PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Jack SpeedGod (ranked 5690 p4p, 4296 weight class) and Kebab Mabab (ranked 299 p4p, 250 weight class). Kebab Mabab is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jack SpeedGod
vs
Mabab

174 cm
20
155
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
155
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Jack SpeedGod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kebab Mabab!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mabab misses with an uppercut.
As Mabab looks to move away, Jack SpeedGod throws a big counter combo but Mabab just gets out of the way.
Jack SpeedGod keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Jack SpeedGod.

Jack SpeedGod gets caught napping as Mabab dives in and scores a takedown. Jack SpeedGod manages to retain guard.
Mabab throws a big right hand that misses.
Mabab working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mabab distracts Jack SpeedGod with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mabab seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack SpeedGod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jack SpeedGod looking for a sweep. Not yet Jack SpeedGod, not yet.

Mabab thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mabab wants to control from the top but Jack SpeedGod keeps moving.
Jack SpeedGod controlling Mabab's posture.
Jack SpeedGod keeping moving, preventing Mabab from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack SpeedGod is adopting a defensive guard.
Mabab missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jack SpeedGod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jack SpeedGod trying to keep a closed guard but Mabab is proving a slippery customer.
Mabab throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mabab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jack SpeedGod is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mabab looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jack SpeedGod throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mabab with the counter takedown but Jack SpeedGod avoids it easily.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a combination

and Mabab counters with a shoot takedown. Jack SpeedGod fights it but they end up in guard.
Mabab with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jack SpeedGod has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jack SpeedGod keeping moving, preventing Mabab from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mabab throwing strikes from guard but Jack SpeedGod blocks nicely.
Jack SpeedGod wants to sweep but no luck.
Mabab trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jack SpeedGod controls Mabab momentarily but Mabab frees himself.
Mabab throws a big right hand that misses.
Mabab chips away with some ground and pound.
Mabab pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jack SpeedGod is keeping the position for now.
Jack SpeedGod wants to sweep but no luck.
Jack SpeedGod is pulling down on Mabab's head to control his posture.
Mabab missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mabab trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack SpeedGod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Mabab is looking to work some ground and pound but Jack SpeedGod has wrist control.
Mabab loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jack SpeedGod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jack SpeedGod pulls Mabab in close to prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jack SpeedGod digs a good hook to Mabab's body.
Mabab tries to close the distance and clinch but Jack SpeedGod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Mabab misses.
We've been informed that Mabab has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack SpeedGod stuffs the takedown.
Good shot there by Jack SpeedGod.
Mabab fails with the takedown
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kebab Mabab will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mabab misses with a takedown
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mabab shoots in looking for a takedown. Jack SpeedGod tries to sprawl out of it but Mabab keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jack SpeedGod manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack SpeedGod connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack SpeedGod jabs at Mabab's body.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a double jab

and Mabab counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Jack SpeedGod kicks Mabab off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack SpeedGod misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Jack SpeedGod. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod is winning the standup battle so far.
Jack SpeedGod looks to land a combination but Mabab avoids it well.
Mabab let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jack SpeedGod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mabab can do to turn this around?
Mabab wants to clinch up but Jack SpeedGod keeps it at a distance.
Jack SpeedGod throws a big counter combination but Mabab scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jack SpeedGod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mabab.
And Mabab tries to counter it with a takedown but Jack SpeedGod pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jack SpeedGod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack SpeedGod. Mabab does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Jack SpeedGod backs off Mabab throws a huge counter combo but Jack SpeedGod manages to avoid it all.
Mabab keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack SpeedGod.
Mabab slips a jab and a cross from Jack SpeedGod.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jack SpeedGod.
Mabab lunges at Jack SpeedGod with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jack SpeedGod's hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mabab dives in for a single leg takedown but Jack SpeedGod sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kebab Mabab.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a double jab

and Mabab counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jack SpeedGod won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mabab tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jack SpeedGod manages to get back to half guard.
Jack SpeedGod avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mabab.
Jack SpeedGod holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jack SpeedGod keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jack SpeedGod works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mabab with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mabab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mabab trying to control but Jack SpeedGod is working from the bottom.
Jack SpeedGod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Mabab thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mabab with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mabab throwing strikes from guard but Jack SpeedGod blocks nicely.
Mabab trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jack SpeedGod is on top in guard.

Mabab wants to sweep but no luck.
Jack SpeedGod engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mabab trying to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mabab is looking for a triangle here but Jack SpeedGod uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mabab is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jack SpeedGod controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Mabab's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jack SpeedGod works to advance to full mount. Mabab defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jack SpeedGod controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Jack SpeedGod dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jack SpeedGod tests Mabab's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jack SpeedGod's corner calls for a 1-2. Jack SpeedGod obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mabab tries to clinch up but Jack SpeedGod circles away and keeps his distance.
Jack SpeedGod lands a really nice looking cross but Mabab seems unphased.
Mabab on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Mabab is rocked!
Mabab tries to get into range but Jack SpeedGod steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Mabab! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Jack SpeedGod scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taylor Jack SpeedGod!