PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Jean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Jean will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Stout
vs
Jean

163 cm
18
214 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

192 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felix Stout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Jean!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stout gets tackled into the cage by Jean. Jean maintains the clinch.
Stout tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stout manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stout really is a fat lump.
Stout tries to pull guard but Jean forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jean wants to get back to striking at distance but Stout won't allow it.
Jean wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jean is trying to break the clinch but Stout is controlling him.
Stout has Jean pressed against the cage, preventing Jean from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stout wants to take the fight to the mat but Jean manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean wants to break free but Stout has control.
Stout is trying to maintain a safe position but Jean gets an underhook and turns Stout into the cage.

Jean breaks the clinch.
Jean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stout will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Jean gets a clinch.
Jean working hard to break the clinch.
Jean tries to break free but Stout pushes him back against the cage.
Jean prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Stout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stout has Jean pressed against the cage, preventing Jean from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Stout successfully pulls guard.
Stout can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jean controls the pace.
Jean in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stout wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Jean stands and steps away. Stout gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean lands with a nice combination. Stout backs away looking to recover.
Jean throws a good cross that connects.
A combination from Jean does no damage.

Jean clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jean is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jean wants to get back to striking at distance but Stout won't allow it.
Stout keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jean's efforts to push away.
Stout is looking to control Jean's arms but Jean gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stout has his back to the cage.
Stout tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jean looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jean wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout effectively controlling the action here.
Stout slowing the pace effectively.
Stout lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Jean manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Jean.

Felix Stout's cut is getting worse.
A combination from Jean does no damage.
Jean misses with a series of wild punches.
Stout is looking to counter the offense by Jean and move into the clinch.
Jean is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Jean moves into range and clinches up with Stout.
Jean wants to break free but Stout has control.
Jean tries to circle away but Stout has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jean prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stout throws a head punch that misses.
Stout tries to stall but Jean uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jean working hard to break the clinch.
Stout leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stout keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jean's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jean is trying to force a seperation but Stout has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Jean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Stout's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jean gets caught napping as Stout dives in and scores a takedown. Jean manages to retain guard.
Stout working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stout accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stout working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stout's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stout trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stout wants to stand but Jean has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Jean pushes Stout off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout darts in looking for a takedown but Jean gets double underhooks and turns Stout into the cage.
Jean is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jean throws a right hand that Stout ducks under and follows up with a left that Stout also avoids with ease.
Stout misses with a takedown attempt - Jean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stout shoots in for a double leg but Jean sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Stout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jean misses with a series of wild punches.
Stout seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stout tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jean defends well and Stout ends up having to push Jean into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Jean clinches with his opponent.
Jean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jean can't break the clinch.
Jean wants to break free but Stout has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean is trying to break free.
Jean wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jean is looking to break free of the clinch but Stout has double underhooks.

Jean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stout showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jean.

Jean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stout, pushing him back against the cage.

Jean breaks the clinch.
Jean swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Stout counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stout tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jean smiles and moves away.
Jean misses with a double jab
and Stout counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout darts in looking for a takedown but Jean gets double underhooks and turns Stout into the cage.
Jean lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Stout closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jean is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stout has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Stout looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Stout tries for a kimura but Jean is defending well.
Stout misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jean throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jean lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Jean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Jean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Billy Jean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stout, pushing him back against the cage.
Stout pushes Jean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Jean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Felix Stout's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jean instigates a clinch.
Stout looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jean is looking to break free of the clinch but Stout has double underhooks.
Jean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stout has him pressed against the cage.
Stout prevents Jean from breaking the clinch.
Jean wants to break free but Stout has control.
Stout keeps control of Jean as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jean has had enough of the clinch but Stout keeps him there for the moment.
Billy Jean seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stout is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jean is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jean manages to break the clinch.
Billy Jean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jean closes the distance and pushes Stout back into the cage.
Jean working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jean is trying to force a seperation but Stout has the dominant position.
Jean wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Jean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Jean.
Jean misses with a series of wild punches.

Stout gets tackled into the cage by Jean. Jean maintains the clinch.
Jean can't break the clinch.
Jean working hard to break the clinch.
Jean has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jean is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean has had enough of the clinch but Stout keeps him there for the moment.
Jean is trying to break the clinch but Stout has him pressed against the cage.
Stout tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jean smiles and moves away.

Stout closes the distance and clinches.
Stout displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jean up against the cage.
Stout is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stout working aggressively here.
Stout fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean is trying to push Stout away but Stout has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jean as Stout tries to tie him up.
Jean tries to break the clinch but Stout is controlling the position.
Jean is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jean as Stout tries to tie him up.
Jean is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jean is trying to force a seperation but Stout has the dominant position.
Jean stops a takedown attempt from Stout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Stout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stout fails to pull guard.

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.
Jean being controlled against the cage.
Stout lands a nice elbow.
Jean has had enough of the clinch but Stout keeps him there for the moment.
Stout misses with an elbow strike.
Stout throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jean blocks an elbow strike from Stout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stout keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jean's efforts to push away.
Jean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stout has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Jean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jean 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Jean!
Billy Jean decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.