PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeffery Owen (ranked 4855 p4p, 391 weight class) and Emeritus Forge (ranked 13401 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem Till i collapse. Forge has chosen Cirice as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jeffery Owen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Owen
vs
Forge

187 cm
22
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
28
140 lbs
0 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 Las Vegas, Jeffery Owen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Emeritus Forge!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Owen defends it nicely.
Forge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Forge.
Owen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jeffery Owen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emeritus Forge.
Forge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Forge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Owen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Forge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Owen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Forge somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Owen counters with a nice uppercut.
Owen wants to clinch up but Forge keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Forge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Owen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Owen is looking to reverse the position.

Forge goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Owen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Forge but great work by Owen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Forge can do anything to dispel that myth.
Owen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Forge tries to improve position but can't.
Forge gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Forge tries to lock up and control but Owen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Owen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Owen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Forge for as long as he can get away with.
Forge is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Forge is trying desperately to improve position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owen looking to control but Forge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Owen content just to control the position here.
Forge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owen controlling the position easily from mount.
Forge is desperately trying to improve his position but Owen has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Forge is looking to improve his position but Owen isn't that keen on the idea.
Owen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Forge is still trying to improve position.
Owen controlling the position easily from mount.
Owen prevents Forge from getting the reversal.
Owen trying to control but Forge is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forge working to try and regain half guard.
Forge keeps trying to improve his position.
Owen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Forge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Owen content just to control the position here.
Forge is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffery Owen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Forge shoots in and bounces Owen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Owen is adopting a defensive guard.
Owen is trying to control the position but Forge postures up.
Owen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Forge with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Forge has gone for a leg lock! Owen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Forge's guard.

Owen sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Forge looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Owen passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Owen in particular looking to stall.
Forge tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Owen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Owen punching from mount but Forge doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Owen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forge wants to hold on but Owen pushes him away.
Forge is trying to escape the mount.
Forge's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Forge is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Owen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jeffery Owen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Owen trying to control but Forge is having none of it.
Forge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Owen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Forge is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owen content just to control the position here.
Owen blocks Forge's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Forge tries to hold on but Owen postures up.
Forge gets back to half guard.

Owen stands up out of the half guard.
Forge goes for a double leg but Owen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Owen continues to drive forward.
Owen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Owen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Forge tries to avoid it but Owen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Forge to the ground. Forge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Forge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Owen counters with a series of strikes. Forge will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Forge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Owen somewhat.
Forge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jeffery Owen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owen tries to land a front kick but Forge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Forge shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Owen napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Forge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Owen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Owen wants to control but Forge postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Forge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Forge tries for a kimura but Owen is defending well.
Owen wants to control but Forge postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Forge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Owen defends it nicely.
Forge shoots in but Owen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Owen throws a sloppy head kick and Forge moves out of range easily.
Forge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Owen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Forge somewhat.
Jeffery Owen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emeritus Forge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Owen tries to avoid it but Forge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Owen to the ground. Owen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Forge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Owen counters by moving into the clinch.
Forge prevents the takedown attempt.
Forge has a couple of punches blocked by Owen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Forge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Forge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Owen as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Owen as Forge shoots in.
Forge shoots for a takedown but Owen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Forge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owen misses with a head kick.
And Forge tries to counter it with a takedown but Owen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Forge dives in and grabs Owen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Owen pushes down on Forge's head and hops out.
Owen throws a counter high kick but Forge was just alert enough to avoid it.
Forge dives in for a single leg takedown but Owen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Forge shoots in for a double leg but Owen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Owen stuffs the takedown.
Forge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Owen closes the distance and clinches.
Forge working aggressively here.
Forge misses with the head strike.

Owen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Forge uses from the top position.
Owen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Forge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Forge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Forge advances position into side control!
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!
Forge is working Owen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Forge tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Owen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Forge can do to turn this around?
Owen gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forge is thwarting Owen's attempts to control the position.
Owen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Forge's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Forge's back!
Forge tries to escape the position.
Forge just trying to survive but Owen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Owen wants to control the position but Forge frees himself and scrambles - Owen manages to regain control in side control.
Owen gets to mount! Forge was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

Owen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Forge is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Forge and Owen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forge manages to work his way to half guard, despite Owen's best efforts.
Owen is looking to take a break and control but Forge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Forge trying to control from the bottom.
Forge is looking to improve his position.
Forge wants to control the action here but instead Owen manages to pass to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forge is desperately trying to improve his position but Owen has a good base and remains in mount.
Emeritus Forge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeffery Owen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Owen throwing strikes but Forge bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffery Owen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Owen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffery Owen!
Jeffery Owen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.