PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesstin Myricks (ranked 4166 p4p, 4170 weight class) and Cazyzx Dsfsdf (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.

Myricks
vs
Dsfsdf

195 cm
20
202
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
190
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue 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 London, Jesstin Myricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cazyzx Dsfsdf!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dsfsdf with a lazy takedown attempt
and Myricks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Myricks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dsfsdf.
Dsfsdf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Myricks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dsfsdf shoots for a takedown but Myricks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jesstin Myricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cazyzx Dsfsdf.
Myricks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dsfsdf shoots in for a double leg but Myricks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Myricks wants to land a leg kick but Dsfsdf is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Myricks. That snapped Dsfsdf's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Myricks.
Dsfsdf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Myricks but Myricks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dsfsdf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dsfsdf scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dsfsdf working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Myricks sneaks out the side door and pushes Dsfsdf away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dsfsdf walks into a stiff left hand from Myricks.
Myricks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Myricks scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dsfsdf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dsfsdf ducks right into an uppercut from Myricks.
Dsfsdf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Dsfsdf shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dsfsdf showed some decent athleticism there.
Dsfsdf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Myricks wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Dsfsdf is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Myricks to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Myricks wants to get back to his feet but Dsfsdf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dsfsdf working some strikes from top position.
Dsfsdf content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dsfsdf throwing strikes from guard but Myricks blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dsfsdf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myricks wants to stand but Dsfsdf is controlling the position.
Dsfsdf wants to control from the top but Myricks keeps moving.
Dsfsdf looking to sit in guard and control but Myricks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dsfsdf has a closed guard, preventing Myricks from standing up.
Dsfsdf 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.
Dsfsdf has a closed guard, preventing Myricks from standing up.

Dsfsdf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Myricks wanted to stand there but Dsfsdf had control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesstin Myricks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice uppercut lands for Myricks. That snapped Dsfsdf's head back.

Dsfsdf drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dsfsdf trying to control the position from guard on top but Myricks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cazyzx Dsfsdf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Myricks wants to stand up but Dsfsdf is controlling him.
Myricks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Myricks tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dsfsdf trying to control but Myricks is working from the bottom.
Dsfsdf throwing strikes from guard but Myricks blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myricks is looking to stand up but Dsfsdf isn't so interested in that idea.
Dsfsdf tries to free his leg and advance position but Myricks is retaining full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Myricks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Myricks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Myricks blocks a head kick by Dsfsdf.
Dsfsdf tries to clinch there but Myricks circles away.
Myricks scores with a hook.

Dsfsdf feints and as Myricks raises his hands in defense, Dsfsdf changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myricks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dsfsdf.
Myricks keeping moving, preventing Dsfsdf from controlling successfully.
Myricks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dsfsdf trying to control but Myricks is working from the bottom.
Myricks wants to stand but Dsfsdf is controlling the position.
Dsfsdf wants to control from the top but Myricks keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dsfsdf pushing down on Myricks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Myricks is trying to stand.
Myricks is refusing to be controlled, as Dsfsdf sits in half guard.

Dsfsdf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Dsfsdf stands up and beckons Myricks to join him on the feet.
Myricks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dsfsdf can do to turn this around?
Dsfsdf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Myricks tries to avoid it but Dsfsdf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Myricks to the ground. Myricks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jesstin Myricks is winning the standup battle so far.
Myricks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Dsfsdf with that takedown attempt.

Dsfsdf moves into the clinch successfully.
Myricks wants to get back to striking at distance but Dsfsdf won't allow it.
Dsfsdf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Myricks prevents it.
Jesstin Myricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cazyzx Dsfsdf.

Myricks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dsfsdf throws a head kick that misses.
Dsfsdf just misses with a punch to the body.
Dsfsdf moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dsfsdf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Myricks counters with a nice uppercut.
Dsfsdf is breathing heavily.
Myricks stuffs the takedown attempt from Dsfsdf. Dsfsdf gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jesstin Myricks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Dsfsdf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Myricks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Myricks lands a nice shot that snaps Dsfsdf's head back.
Myricks misses with a hook. Dsfsdf ducked under it nicely.
Myricks scores with a jab. Dsfsdf acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dsfsdf doesn't manage to clinch there - Myricks circles away.
Myricks throwing a counter right hand but Dsfsdf manages to avoid it.
Dsfsdf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Myricks.
Myricks jabs Dsfsdf right on the nose. Dsfsdf blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myricks throws a good cross that connects.
Dsfsdf takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Myricks misses.
Dsfsdf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dsfsdf shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Myricks eats them both and turns towards Dsfsdf to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dsfsdf shoots in looking for a takedown but Myricks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dsfsdf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Myricks misses the target.
Dsfsdf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dsfsdf moves out of range as Myricks strikes.
Dsfsdf tries to clinch up but Myricks circles away and keeps his distance.
Myricks works the jab nicely.
Myricks blocks a jab.
Dsfsdf looks to clinch
and Myricks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dsfsdf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Myricks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dsfsdf wants to clinch but Myricks slips to the side
and Myricks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myricks loads up on a big right hand but Dsfsdf slips the punch.
Dsfsdf changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Myricks missing with a left hand there. Dsfsdf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dsfsdf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myricks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dsfsdf looks to land a left hand but Myricks moved out of range nicely.
Myricks lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
A jab from Myricks misses.
Myricks missing with a left hand there. Dsfsdf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dsfsdf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dsfsdf tries to close the distance and clinch but Myricks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Myricks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Myricks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Myricks misses its intended target.
Jesstin Myricks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dsfsdf misses with a takedown
and Myricks counters with a one-two to the body.
Myricks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dsfsdf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Myricks but Myricks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jesstin Myricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cazyzx Dsfsdf.
Dsfsdf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dsfsdf shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Myricks misses.
Dsfsdf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dsfsdf misses with a takedown attempt
and Myricks counters with a straight right hand.
Myricks slaps away a takedown attempt from Dsfsdf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Myricks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myricks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Myricks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Myricks misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Myricks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dsfsdf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dsfsdf moves out of range of the strikes.
Dsfsdf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dsfsdf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cazyzx Dsfsdf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Myricks throws a series of strikes that have Dsfsdf backpedaling.

Dsfsdf is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesstin Myricks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Myricks, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesstin Myricks!