PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayden James (ranked 23676 p4p, 23555 weight class) and Chief Waterfall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chief Waterfall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

James
vs
Waterfall

168 cm
32
209
6 - 15 - 0

190 cm
24
206
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jayden James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chief Waterfall!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Waterfall moves into the clinch successfully.
James is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Waterfall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Waterfall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Waterfall wants a takedown.
Waterfall wants a takedown.
James is working for takedown but Waterfall is calmly controlling the position for now.

Waterfall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics James uses from the top position.

James drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Waterfall dives on top into guard.

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Waterfall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall is stalling in the full guard.

James has his foot on Waterfall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Waterfall works his way back into a safe position though.
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.

James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Waterfall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Waterfall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waterfall sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Waterfall might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waterfall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Waterfall defends well.
Waterfall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

James isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Waterfall stacks James on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Waterfall!
Waterfall moves into full mount!
Waterfall sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Waterfall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

James defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Waterfall.
James working to try and regain half guard.
Waterfall looking to control and managing it successfully.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Waterfall on the ground.
Let's hope that Waterfall 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.
James is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waterfall thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Waterfall throws some wild stikes that James manages to avoid easily.
Waterfall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
James tries to reverse the position but Waterfall maintains control.
James is breathing heavily.
Waterfall controlling the position easily from mount.
Waterfall thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Waterfall misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Waterfall content just to control the position here.
Waterfall pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Waterfall is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. James can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
James is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Waterfall tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Waterfall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
James is trying to escape the mount.
Waterfall looking to control and managing it successfully.

Waterfall has control of James's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and James regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Waterfall wants to stand but James is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waterfall throwing strikes here but James is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
James is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Waterfall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Waterfall throws a head kick that half lands.
Waterfall fails with a takedown attempt.
Waterfall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but James defends well and Waterfall ends up having to push James into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Waterfall clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Waterfall successfully pulls guard.

James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Waterfall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Waterfall's legs - danger averted.
Waterfall wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
James postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waterfall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Waterfall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.

James drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Waterfall dives on top into guard.

Waterfall preventing the sweep.

Waterfall got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Waterfall has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
Waterfall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
James keeping moving, preventing Waterfall from controlling successfully.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Waterfall tries to stand but James is controlling from the bottom.

James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waterfall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed James's guard.

James looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Waterfall pushes past his half guard into mount!
Waterfall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Waterfall thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Waterfall content just to control the position here.
James is working to get back to half guard.
Waterfall controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Waterfall stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Chief Waterfall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Waterfall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Waterfall breaks from the clinch.
Waterfall shoots in but no luck this time.
James throwing a counter right hand but Waterfall manages to avoid it.
Jayden James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Waterfall.
Waterfall fails with a takedown attempt.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

James gets tackled into the cage by Waterfall. Waterfall maintains the clinch.
James looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Waterfall.

Waterfall manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waterfall controlling the position.

Waterfall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

James drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Waterfall dives on top into guard.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Waterfall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A kick lands to the mid section there for Waterfall.

Waterfall clinches with his opponent.
Waterfall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
Waterfall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. James smiles and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Waterfall or perhaps it was just good defense by James, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Waterfall persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Jayden James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Waterfall.
Waterfall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but James defends well and Waterfall ends up having to push James into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Waterfall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waterfall doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Waterfall closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Waterfall pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Waterfall shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Waterfall dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Waterfall.
Waterfall has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as James is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Waterfall works over James's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Waterfall on that attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Waterfall gets control of James's arms and successfully pulls guard. Waterfall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Waterfall pulls James in close to prevent any damage.

Waterfall working for a triangle but James defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Waterfall is on top in guard.

Waterfall wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Waterfall is looking to stand up but James won't let him.

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.
James 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.
Waterfall controls from within his opponent's guard.

James looking for a guillotine here but Waterfall defends easily.
James can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Waterfall controls the pace.
Waterfall passes James's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waterfall is figuring out what he wants to do next.

James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jayden James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chief Waterfall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Waterfall in particular looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Waterfall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Waterfall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Waterfall!