PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Sizzle (ranked 5712 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Bly (ranked 6525 p4p, 0 weight class). Bly has chosen Hit em High as his entrance music. Jay Sizzle had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Sizzle
vs
Bly

191 cm
19
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
193 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Sizzle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Bly!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sizzle. Sizzle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bly lands a two punch combo.

Sizzle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sizzle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sizzle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sizzle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sizzle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sizzle throws a big elbow that misses.
Sizzle postures up in Bly's guard and throws a big left but Bly blocks it.
Sizzle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sizzle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizzle is looking to work some ground and pound but Bly has wrist control.
Sizzle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sizzle trying to control but Bly is working from the bottom.
Sizzle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bly has momentary wrist control but Sizzle slips an elbow through the middle.
Sizzle throwing strikes but missing.
Sizzle postures up and lands a big shot to Bly's brow.
Sizzle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sizzle cracks Bly with a solid left hand.
Sizzle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bly's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizzle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bly's head.
Sizzle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bly controls Sizzle momentarily but Sizzle frees himself.
Sizzle 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sizzle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sizzle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sizzle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sizzle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sizzle distracts Bly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sizzle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sizzle is looking to work some ground and pound but Bly has wrist control.
Sizzle is pushing down on Bly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bly is fighting to maintain full guard but Sizzle has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Sizzle there.
Bly taking some punishment here, with Sizzle in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Sizzle connects with a nice short shot to Bly's temple.
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. Sizzle connects with a nice short shot to Bly's temple.
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. Sizzle connects with a nice short shot to Bly's temple.
Bly looks winded!
Sizzle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bly to regain full guard.
Sizzle content to stall in guard here.
Sizzle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bly for as long as he can get away with.
Sizzle scoring with some ground and pound.
Sizzle with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizzle landing some decent shots from guard.
Bly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sizzle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sizzle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sizzle throwing strikes from guard but Bly blocks nicely.
Sizzle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sizzle controls the pace.
Bly can't keep his opponent in guard - Sizzle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sizzle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sizzle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Sizzle dominated that round.
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.

Bly throws a head kick that misses.
Bly throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sizzle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sizzle is nestled in close to Bly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Sizzle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sizzle winds up and cracks Bly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sizzle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sizzle drops an elbow to the side of Bly's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizzle controlling the pace.
Sizzle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jay Sizzle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bly taking some punishment here, with Sizzle in his half guard.
Sizzle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizzle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sizzle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bly can do to turn this around?
Sizzle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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. Sizzle connects with a nice short shot to Bly's temple.
Bly is breathing heavily.
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. Sizzle connects with a nice short shot to Bly's temple.
Sizzle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sizzle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sizzle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sizzle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sizzle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sizzle is looking for a kimura but Bly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sizzle to get the leverage.
Sizzle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Sizzle connects with a nice short shot to Bly's temple.
Sizzle working over Bly with some ground and pound. Bly looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sizzle controlling the action here.
Sizzle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sizzle drops an elbow to the side of Bly's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sizzle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sizzle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Sizzle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sizzle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sizzle.
Sizzle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sizzle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sizzle prevents Bly from improving his position.
Sizzle scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizzle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sizzle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sizzle thows a huge punch but Bly dodges it nicely.
Sizzle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sizzle drops an elbow to the side of Bly's head.
Ground and pound from Sizzle.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sizzle in particular looking to stall.
Sizzle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Sizzle dominated that second round.
That's time! Sizzle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sizzle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bly swings wildly with an uppercut but Sizzle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Sizzle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sizzle wants a takedown.
Bly is looking to break free of the clinch but Sizzle has double underhooks.
Bly working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizzle looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Sizzle to work.
Sizzle keeps control of Bly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizzle prevents Bly from breaking the clinch.
Sizzle stalls.
Bly wants to get back to striking at distance but Sizzle won't allow it.
Bly tries to circle away but Sizzle has him pinned against the cage.
Sizzle prevents Bly from breaking the clinch.
Bly is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Sizzle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bly is trying to push Sizzle away but Sizzle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Sizzle has Bly pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sizzle pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bly tumbling to the mat - Sizzle dives into Bly's guard.
Sizzle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizzle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bly's head.
Sizzle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sizzle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sizzle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sizzle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sizzle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bly's head.
Sizzle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sizzle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizzle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sizzle distracts Bly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bly looking to control.
Sizzle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sizzle.
Sizzle passes into half guard.
Sizzle content to control rather than advance.
Sizzle working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizzle working the head and body with strikes.

Sizzle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sizzle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bly is looking for a sweep. Sizzle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mario Bly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sizzle slips a nice elbow through Bly's hands, connecting with Bly's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sizzle working over Bly with some ground and pound. Bly looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Sizzle there.
Jay Sizzle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Sizzle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sizzle, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Sizzle!