PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Brexit (ranked 24466 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oke Jaron (ranked 6655 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Brexit
vs
Jaron

180 cm
26
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 Las Vegas, Tommy Brexit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oke Jaron!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaron fails with the takedown.
Brexit scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brexit misses with a wild combination.
Jaron tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brexit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brexit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Jaron has managed to clinch.
Brexit working aggressively here.

Jaron breaks the clinch.
Brexit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jaron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brexit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice side step and Jaron releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jaron throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brexit was covering up waiting for the punch and Jaron finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaron missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaron trying to control but Brexit is working from the bottom.
Jaron throws a big right hand that misses.
Jaron trying to control but Brexit is working from the bottom.
Jaron scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Jaron stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Brexit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brexit tries to clinch but Jaron is having none of it.
Jaron shoots in for a double leg but Brexit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Brexit has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaron is trying to pull guard but Brexit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tommy Brexit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oke Jaron.
Brexit tries to throw a body punch but Jaron avoids it by throwing Brexit back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brexit - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Brexit's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Jaron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaron moves out of range as Brexit throws a body kick.
Brexit keeps the fight on the outside.
Brexit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jaron keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaron gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brexit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaron looks winded!
Brexit lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Brexit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brexit shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brexit showed some decent athleticism there.
Brexit throws a strike but Jaron avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jaron utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brexit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brexit connects with a couple of short punches.
Jaron is trying to keep Brexit in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brexit tries to stand but Jaron is controlling from the bottom.
Brexit throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brexit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jaron can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jaron is pulling down on Brexit's head to control his posture.
Brexit throws a big right hand that misses.
Brexit throws a big right hand that misses.
Jaron trying to keep a closed guard but Brexit is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brexit shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaron sprawls well. He's pushed Brexit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brexit goes for a double leg but Jaron avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jaron continues to drive forward.
Jaron unleashes a big counter combination but Brexit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brexit moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brexit scores with a shot to the body.
Jaron tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brexit is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brexit darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jaron taking some punishment here, with Brexit in his half guard.
Brexit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jaron does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brexit scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jaron on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jaron is looking to escape.
Jaron wants to control but Brexit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaron is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Brexit is staying active.

Jaron is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brexit pulls his head out easily.
Jaron is trying to maintain the position but Brexit is very close to passing his half guard.
Jaron is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaron blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brexit.
Brexit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Brexit is looking for a kimura but Jaron is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brexit to get the leverage.
Brexit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jaron regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jaron trying to keep a closed guard but Brexit is proving a slippery customer.
Brexit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two 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.
Jaron is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jaron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brexit manages to get himself to full guard.

Brexit wants to stand but Jaron is controlling the position.
Jaron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaron throws a head kick but Brexit moves out of range.
Brexit works Jaron's body with a nice hook.
Brexit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jaron changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jaron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jaron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brexit manages to avoid it.
As Jaron looks to move away, Brexit throws a big counter combo but Jaron just gets out of the way.
Brexit scores with a one two! Jaron had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tommy Brexit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brexit scores with a three punch combo!
Brexit's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brexit duly obliges.
Brexit looks to land a combination but Jaron avoids it well.
Jaron shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brexit as he jumps to the side.
Jaron on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaron drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brexit throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Jaron counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brexit!
Brexit bucks up and tries to throw Jaron off but instead Jaron has got his back!

Jaron is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brexit is defending well though. Jaron let's go of the attempt for now.
Brexit is keeping busy.
Brexit wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Brexit dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jaron throws a head kick that misses.
Jaron throws a combination. Brexit tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brexit scores with a shot to the body.
Brexit is looking to land body kicks.
Brexit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Jaron. Those never looked like landing.
As Jaron looks to move away, Brexit throws a big counter combo but Jaron just gets out of the way.
Brexit digs a good hook to Jaron's body.
Brexit tries to land a body kick

and Jaron counters with a single leg into guard. Brexit didn't expect that.
Brexit wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jaron manages to pass to side control.
Jaron wants to stand up but Brexit is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jaron is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brexit is just riding it out for now. Jaron eventually gives up the hold.

Jaron is looking for a kimura but Brexit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jaron to get the leverage.
Brexit is trying to stand back up but Jaron is controlling him
Brexit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jaron missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brexit is looking to escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jaron.
A jab from Brexit finds it's way through Jaron's defenses.
Jaron tries for a takedown but Brexit circles away easily
and Brexit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brexit tries to clinch up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jaron changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brexit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tommy Brexit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oke Jaron.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brexit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jaron misses with a takedown attempt - Brexit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brexit stuffs the takedown attempt from Jaron. Jaron gets slowly back to his feet.

Jaron drives through and clinches with Brexit against the cage.
Brexit holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jaron prevents a body shot from Brexit.
Jaron jumps guard but Brexit stands there with Jaron around his waist. Jaron gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jaron effectively controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brexit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brexit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jaron keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brexit's efforts to push away.

Jaron breaks from the clinch.
Brexit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brexit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaron can do to turn this around?
Brexit scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Brexit drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Oke Jaron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Brexit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Brexit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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 Tommy Brexit.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brexit, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Brexit!