PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Army (ranked 1219 p4p, 160 weight class) and Jason Sturd Jr (ranked 826 p4p, 104 weight class). Army's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dick Army. Sturd Jr has chosen Waka Flocka Flame - 50K (Neon Dreams Remix) as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Dick Army has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dick Army seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Army
vs
Sturd Jr

189 cm
35
200 lbs
36 - 21 - 1

181 cm
36
191 lbs
33 - 14 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

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 36 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Army!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd Jr!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Army throws a wild body kick that Sturd Jr sees coming a mile off.
Army backing away here, and Sturd Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Army has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Skulls house of pain in the buildup to the fight.
A left lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lunges at Army with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Army's hand.
Army is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturd Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sturd Jr.
Army misses with a body kick.
Army stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Army wants it to stay on the feet.
Sturd Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Sturd Jr lands a head kick. Army smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sturd Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Army pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Army counters with a straight right hand.
Sturd Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Army fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Army blocks a jab.
Army tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dick Army is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Army looks to throw the jab but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Army tries to clinch up.
Sturd Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Army swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sturd Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sturd Jr defending well as Army loads up on a big left hand.
Sturd Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sturd Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Army jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good work by Sturd Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Army off balance momentarily.

Sturd Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Army tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sturd Jr is in Army's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sturd Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Army managing to control the position.
Sturd Jr throwing strikes from guard but Army blocks nicely.
Sturd Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sturd Jr trying to control but Army is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sturd Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Army is controlling Sturd Jr's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturd Jr content to stall in guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Army takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Army.
Sturd Jr misses the jab.
Army throws the kick towards the body but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Army tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Army fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Army misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sturd Jr blocks the body kick.
Army throws a body kick that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Sturd Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr pushes Army away with a front kick.
Army takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Army just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr 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.

Army tries to land a front kick but Sturd Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Army moved away.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Army blocks it.
Sturd Jr misses with a body kick.
Army was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Army looks to land a combination but Sturd Jr avoids it well.
Sturd Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Army is wise to it.
Army slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Army counters with a nice leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Sturd Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Army misses with a jab to the body
and Army takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army tries to clinch but Sturd Jr is having none of it.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Army takes one to the side of the head.
Army ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Army avoids a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Army has time to react.
Nice sprawl there from Army as Sturd Jr shoots in.
Sturd Jr throws a push kick but Army slaps the foot to one side.
Army moves out of range of the leg kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some wild striking there from Sturd Jr.
Jab from Army.

It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Army throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sturd Jr blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army throws a nice head kick!
Sturd Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Army takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sturd Jr lands with a straight right. Army didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Sturd Jr lands.
Army on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturd Jr throws a nice looking combination but Army bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sturd Jr - that will leave a mark!
A slapping body kick lands there for Army.
Nice takedown defense from Army. No joy for Sturd Jr on that attempt.
Sturd Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Army.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donk. Sturd Jr catches Army right on the button with a cross.
Donk. Army catches Sturd Jr right on the button with a cross.
Sturd Jr blocks a head kick by Army.
Sturd Jr thows a leg kick but Army checks it
and Army makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sturd Jr really felt that one!
Sturd Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Army looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the side of Army's head but Army sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a nice looking combination but Army bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr swings for the body but Army moves out of range.
Sturd Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Army. That one must have hurt.
Army throws a sloppy head kick and Sturd Jr moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Army. That did some damage!
Army throws a body shot but no joy.
Sturd Jr with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Sturd Jr blocks the low kick.
Sturd Jr lands with an overhand left.
Army's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sturd Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Army scrambles back to his feet.
Army tests Sturd Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturd Jr wants to slow Army down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Some bone on bone action there as Army checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sturd Jr looks to land a body kick but Army moved away.
A low kick from Sturd Jr is predictable there
and Army counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr lands a head kick!
Army uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Army scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Army scores with a shot to the body.
Sturd Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr avoids the head kick by Army.
Sturd Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Army.
Sturd Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheers as Army lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sturd Jr doesn't seem phased though.

That has opened up Jason Sturd Jr's cut even more.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Army misses with a right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Army misses with a body kick.
Sturd Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Army fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Army throws an overhand right that lands on Sturd Jr's shoulder, as Sturd Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Army slips under a jab.
Army walks into a stiff left hand from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Army takes a step back to recover.
Army is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sturd Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sturd Jr lands a head kick. Army smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Army looks for the body kick but Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
A low kick from Sturd Jr misses
and Army counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dick Army has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Army appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A left and a right from Sturd Jr both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Army slips a jab from Sturd Jr.
Army lands a jab to the head.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Army on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Sturd Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Army!
Sturd Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Army keeps working.
Army parries the strikes from Sturd Jr easily there. Sturd Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Army to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army is looking for a sweep.
Army is not content to let Sturd Jr control the position.
Army is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sturd Jr connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Army defending against the ground and pound.
Sturd Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Sturd Jr crashes against the mat.
Sturd Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sturd Jr wants to control but Army is keeping him busy.
Sturd Jr controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sturd Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Army down.
Sturd Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Army manages to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Sturd Jr.
Army won't allow Sturd Jr to pass to mount.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, if Sturd Jr 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sturd Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sturd Jr 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Sturd Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.