PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stacey Kent (ranked 24637 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Cass (ranked 4666 p4p, 223 weight class). Stacey Kent has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kent
vs
Cass

204 cm
20
140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

160 cm
18
132 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stacey Kent!
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, Jacob Cass!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cass scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kent is working hard here to advance position.

Cass is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Cass is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kent is defending against the submission attempts here by Cass.

Cass is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kent has managed to free his arm - good work.

Cass is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kent kicks off Cass and gets to his feet.

Cass shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Cass is working for a submission of some sort.

Cass is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Cass is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kent has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent looks like he's trying to stand up.

Cass is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kent has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kent wants to get back to full guard.
Kent is looking to escape.

Cass is looking for a kimura here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cass seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kent is defending against the submission attempts here by Cass.

Cass is looking for a kimura but Kent is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cass to get the leverage.
Cass looks winded!

Cass is looking for a kimura here.
Kent is looking for a sweep. Cass is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Cass is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kent has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Kent manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kent really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cass enables Kent to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cass manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cass wants to get back to his feet but Kent is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kent stands up over Cass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kent trying to control the position from guard on top but Cass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Cass working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kent has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Cass dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cass fails to land the takedown.
Kent tried to counter with a leg kick but Cass avoided it.

Kent tries to sprawl but Cass drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kent flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kent tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Cass is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kent sees it coming and defends easily.

Kent manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cass keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cass tries to score a body lock takedown but Kent shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kent is trying to break the clinch but Cass has him pressed against the cage.
Kent is trying to force a seperation but Cass has the dominant position.
Kent can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kent connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cass's face.
Cass is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kent is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stacey Kent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Cass.
Cass is breathing heavily.

Kent breaks the clinch.

Kent gets caught napping as Cass dives in and scores a takedown. Kent manages to retain guard.

Cass drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cass jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Cass thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kent looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cass is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent wants to stand but Cass is controlling the position.
Kent punching from the bottom - just letting Cass know he's still in a fight.
Kent looking to control.
Kent looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cass puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Cass wants to work for an arm triangle but Kent is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kent is trying to stand up here but Cass is controlling him well.

Cass is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kent defends it well.

Cass is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cass is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Cass is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kent misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Cass wants to work for an arm triangle but Kent is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kent wants to improve his position but Cass is controlling well.
Kent is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kent wants to control but Cass is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kent makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kent.

Cass is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kent is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kent has escaped and now he's on top!

Cass keeping moving, preventing Kent from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Stacey Kent will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Cass.

Cass scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kent prevents Cass from moving into mount.
Kent is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kent is trying to buck Cass off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cass tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Cass thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cass off and has taken his back!
Kent keeps control of the position as Cass tries to break free.
Cass staying busy and making it hard for Kent to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Kent is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cass knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cass for a finish.

Kent is persistently looking for the submission but Cass is defending it well.

Cass showing good submission defense here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cass tries to roll but Kent sticks to his back.
Cass is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Cass manages to escape to his feet.

Cass closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kent quickly recovers to half guard.

Cass is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent tries to roll over but Cass keeps him under control.

Cass is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kent moves into full guard.

Cass drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kent looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kent looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kent!

Jacob Cass has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cass is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stacey Kent.
I think Kent has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stacey Kent!