PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jester Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Head
vs
Cash

180 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 London, Jester Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Cash!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash moves out of range of the body kick from Head.

Cash fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Head sprawls well initially but Cash persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Cash 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.
Head is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Head trying to hold on to Cash's head to control him but Cash postures up.
Cash controlling the action here.

Head manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Head scores a takedown into full mount!
Head avoids the attempt from Cash to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Head has hold of Cash's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cash manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Head avoids the attempt from Cash to control.
Cash is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cash manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cash preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Head tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cash controls his leg.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Cash is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Head stalling away here and it's allowed Cash to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Head has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cash looking to control.
Cash keeping moving, preventing Head from controlling successfully.
Cash controlling Head's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johnny Cash.

Head moves into the clinch.
Head can't break the clinch.

Head successfully pulls guard.
Cash controlling from the top position.
Head is trying to keep Cash in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash preventing the sweep.
Cash throwing strikes from guard but Head blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Head controls Cash momentarily but Cash frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cash trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Head manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Cash has his hands on Head's head, controlling the position.
Head trying to control the position from guard on top but Cash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cash pulls Head in to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cash trying to keep a closed guard but Head is proving a slippery customer.
Cash controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johnny Cash.

Head shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mout straight away.
Cash has given up his back here.

Head has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cash has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Head is breathing heavily.
Head gets his hands free as Cash looks to control.
Cash rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Head missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jester Head will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Head closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Head lands in his opponent's guard.
Head postures up in Cash's guard and throws a big left but Cash blocks it.
Cash pulls Head in to control the position.
Head trying to control the position from guard on top but Cash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Head being controlled here momentarily.
Cash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Head is one step ahead there.
Cash controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Cash has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cash is breathing heavily.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johnny Cash.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Head.
Cash is trying to improve his position.
Cash tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Head can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cash is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cash reaches up and holds on to Head to control the position.
Cash can't escape the position.
Head can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cash is looking to escape.
Cash tries to lock up and control but Head gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cash prevents Head from taking his back.

Head is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cash has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cash tries to lock up and control but Head gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head looking to control but Cash is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cash is trying to escape the mount.
Cash wants to hold on but Head pushes him away.
Cash might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Head kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.
Cash is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cash prevents Head from taking his back.
Cash tries to hold on but Head pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Head can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cash is looking to escape.
Cash wants to hold on but Head pushes him away.
Head controlling the pace for now.
Cash keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Head lands a nice shot to the head.
Cash is looking to improve his position but Head isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Head sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cash really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Head has Cash up against the cage in a clinch.
Cash fails to pull guard.

Head pulls guard successfully.
Head wants to stand but Cash is controlling the position.
Cash controlling from the top position.
Cash trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
Cash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cash controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johnny Cash.

Head closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Head lands in his opponent's guard.
Head passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cash is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Cash sneaks back into half guard.
Head is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Head works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash tries to hold on but Head postures up.
Cash tries to reverse the position but Head maintains control.
Head controlling from the full mount.
Head trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jester Head overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cash tries to hold on but Head postures up.
Head wants to control the pace but Cash is squirming around nicely.
Cash tries to hold on but Head pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash stops Head from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cash tries to hold on but Head postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johnny Cash.

Head shoots in and bounces Cash off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Head trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cash manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Head manages to get himself to full guard.
Cash content to stall in guard here.
Cash's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head working a defensive guard here.
Cash controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnny Cash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johnny Cash.

Cash shoots in and bounces Head off the cage to secure the takedown into 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 Jester Head.
Well Head 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jester Head!