PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jackson (ranked 4837 p4p, 239 weight class) and Dewey Decimal (ranked 4835 p4p, 238 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.

Jackson
vs
Decimal

175 cm
18
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
136 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Kimura Klothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Michael Jackson!
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, Dewey Decimal!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Decimal clinches with his opponent.
Decimal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Decimal avoiding damage.
Decimal slows down the pace here.
Decimal pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Decimal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dewey Decimal.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Decimal clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Decimal has eaten all the pies!
Decimal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Decimal receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Decimal stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dewey Decimal.

Decimal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Decimal has the dominant position.
Decimal pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Decimal has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.
Decimal leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Decimal has him pressed against the cage.
Decimal stalling the fight.
Decimal pressing his opponent against the cage.
Decimal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Decimal stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dewey Decimal.

Decimal rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Decimal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Decimal stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Decimal blocks with his arms.
Decimal slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Decimal avoiding damage.
Decimal continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dewey Decimal.

Decimal moves into the clinch.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Decimal up against the cage.
Decimal stalling against the cage.
Decimal'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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimal just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
Decimal stalling the fight.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Decimal gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Decimal stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dewey Decimal.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Decimal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decimal is stalling here.
Decimal pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dewey Decimal dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson is looking to slow Decimal down with leg kicks.

Decimal moves into the clinch successfully.
Decimal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dewey Decimal.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Decimal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson letting Decimal take a breather here.
Dewey Decimal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal slows down the pace here.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries a body shot but Decimal blocks it.
Decimal controlling the action here for a moment.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Decimal darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Decimal stalling the fight.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Decimal holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jackson wants to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Decimal.
Decimal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dewey Decimal.

Decimal darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimal has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Decimal stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Decimal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
Decimal pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dewey Decimal.
Decimal circles away from the clinch attempt.

Decimal rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Decimal taking a breather.
Decimal stalling.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Decimal gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Decimal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Decimal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson letting Decimal take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dewey Decimal.
Jackson scores with a kick to the midsection.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Come on Decimal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Decimal has Jackson pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Decimal's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Decimal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
Decimal holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dewey Decimal.

Decimal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Decimal slows down the pace here.
Decimal stalling in the clinch.
Decimal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decimal controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Decimal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decimal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dewey Decimal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Decimal drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dewey Decimal.
Decimal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.

Decimal pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Decimal blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson letting Decimal take a breather here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Decimal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimal leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dewey Decimal.

Decimal gets a clinch.
Decimal holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michael Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Decimal rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimal stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dewey Decimal.

Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Decimal. Decimal maintains the clinch.
Decimal stalling the fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Decimal.
Jackson letting Decimal take a breather here.
Decimal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
Decimal slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dewey Decimal.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!

Decimal instigates a clinch.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Decimal instigates a clinch.
Decimal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Decimal slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Decimal controls the action.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Decimal is controlling the position.
The referee calls for Decimal to work.
Decimal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Decimal.
Decimal controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dewey Decimal.

Decimal forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
Decimal holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Decimal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Decimal has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Decimal has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dewey Decimal.

Decimal closes the distance and clinches.
Decimal slowing the pace effectively.
Michael Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Decimal avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dewey Decimal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Decimal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dewey Decimal!