PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bee Jayjay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bourne is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Harder Better Faster Stronger. Bee Jayjay has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jayjay
vs
Bourne

185 cm
23
218 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

196 cm
23
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bee Jayjay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Bourne!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jayjay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jason Bourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jayjay lands with a right hand.
Bourne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bourne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jayjay.
Bourne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jayjay. That did some damage!
Jayjay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bourne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jayjay's calf.
Bourne misses with a double jab.
Bourne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jayjay is able to avoid easily.
Jayjay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourne moves away.
Bourne slips under a jab.
Jayjay walks into a stiff left hand from Bourne.
Bourne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jayjay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bourne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bourne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jayjay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bourne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bourne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bourne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayjay misses the jab.
Bourne throws a leg kick that misses.
Jayjay blocks a head kick by Bourne.
Bourne misses with the combination.
Jayjay misses with a hook.
Bourne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bourne misses with a hook.
Bourne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jayjay's calf.
Jason Bourne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bourne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jayjay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bourne circles away.
Jayjay throws a hook but Bourne avoids it easily.
Jayjay misses with a low kick.
Bourne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bourne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jayjay's head.
Bourne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jayjay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bourne pinned against the cage. Bourne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bee Jayjay. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourne connects with a right hand. Jayjay shakes it off.
Jayjay is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourne tries to bum rush Jayjay with a series of wild strikes but Jayjay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jayjay thows a body shot but no joy.
Jayjay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bourne.
Jayjay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jayjay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jayjay misses with an uppercut.
Bourne scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bourne misses with a wild combination.
Bourne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jayjay is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bourne's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bourne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Jayjay looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourne has his hands on Jayjay's head, controlling the position.
Jayjay trying to control but Bourne is working from the bottom.
Bourne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bourne wants to hit a switch here but Jayjay passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bourne there!

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

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.
Bourne tries to buck Jayjay off but Jayjay is having none of it.
Jayjay slows the pace down.
Bourne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jayjay working the ground and pound.
Bourne is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jayjay scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bourne to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bourne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jayjay.
Bourne throws a series of punches but Jayjay moves out of range.
Jayjay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bourne.
Jayjay misses the body punch
and Bourne counters with a three punch combo that has Jayjay backing up. Jayjay nods at Bourne to acknowledge the strikes.

Jayjay shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bourne is trying to defend but Jayjay finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bourne wants to control but Jayjay is keeping busy.
Bourne is trying to get back to full guard.
Jayjay not doing much here.
Jayjay trying to control the action but Bourne is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayjay is just content to waste time from the top position. Bourne takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jayjay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bourne is keeping the position for now.
Jayjay trying to control but Bourne is working from the bottom.
Bourne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bourne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jayjay.
Jayjay fails with the takedown.
Bourne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jayjay.

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.
Bourne staying out of range there.
Bourne looks to land a left hand but Jayjay moved out of range nicely.
Jason Bourne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bourne slips under a jab from Jayjay.
Bourne pushes Jayjay away with a front kick.
No joy there for Bourne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jayjay keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jayjay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bourne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jayjay somewhat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bourne.
Jayjay fails with the takedown
and Bourne counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bee Jayjay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bourne digs a good hook to Jayjay's body.
Nice shot lands for Bourne.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourne works Jayjay's body with a nice hook.
Jayjay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bourne misses with a two punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bourne.
Bourne is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bourne misses with a combination

and Jayjay counters with a shoot takedown. Bourne fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jayjay stopping the sweep attempt from Bourne.
Jayjay stops Bourne from standing up.
Bourne is controlling Jayjay's posture.
Bourne working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourne wants to sweep but no luck.
Jayjay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jayjay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bourne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jayjay is one step ahead there.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bourne swings for the body but Jayjay moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jayjay misses with a straight left.
Jayjay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bourne.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bourne. Jayjay shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Bourne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jayjay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bourne slaps away a takedown attempt from Jayjay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jayjay takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jayjay misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bourne.
Jayjay shoots in for a takedown but Bourne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bourne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jayjay.
Bourne throws a shot to the body.
Bourne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jason Bourne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Bourne.
Bourne throws a series of punches but Jayjay moves out of range.
Jayjay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jayjay fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bee Jayjay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bourne is looking to score with low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne throws a series of strikes that have Jayjay backpedaling.
Jayjay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bourne avoids it really well and circles away.
Bourne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bourne throws a head kick that misses.
Jayjay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bourne stuffs the takedown.
Jayjay on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bourne throws out a leg kick but Jayjay moves out of range and Bourne only half commits.
Bourne throws a series of punches but Jayjay moves out of range.
Bourne throws a series of punches but Jayjay moves out of range.
Bourne wants to land a leg kick but Jayjay is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Bourne coming out on top.
Bourne tries to move into range but Jayjay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bourne lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jayjay slips a jab and a cross from Bourne.
Bourne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jayjay.
Jayjay misses with a double jab
enabling Bourne to counter with a crisp jab.
Bourne throws a right and a left that Jayjay avoids nicely.
Jayjay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bourne tries to avoid it but Jayjay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bourne to the ground. Bourne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bourne thows a body shot but no joy.
Jayjay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jayjay misses with a straight left.
Bourne thuds his shin into the meat of Jayjay's side.
Bourne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayjay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bourne lands with a cross.
Bourne scores with a three punch combo!
Jayjay misses with a hook. Bourne ducked under it nicely.
Bourne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bourne.
Bourne closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bourne scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab from Jayjay misses.
Jayjay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bourne connects with the punch.
Jayjay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bourne fails to land with a series of punches.
Bourne throws a hook but Jayjay avoids it easily.
Jayjay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourne.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jayjay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bourne misses with a straight right.
Jayjay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bourne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jayjay somewhat.
Good exchange - Bourne coming out on top.
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!
Jayjay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bourne circles away.
Jayjay throws a jab but it's blocked by Bourne.
Bourne with a jab.
Jayjay misses with a body shot
and Bourne counters with a stiff right hand.
Bourne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jayjay throws a hook to the side of Bourne's head but Bourne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bourne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Jayjay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bourne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jayjay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jayjay trying to control but Bourne is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Bourne really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bourne slaps away a takedown attempt from Jayjay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Bourne does no damage.
Jayjay shoots in looking for a takedown. Bourne tries to sprawl out of it but Jayjay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bourne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Jayjay misses.
Jayjay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourne moves away.
Bourne connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jayjay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bourne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jayjay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jayjay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bourne counters with a three punch combo that has Jayjay backing up. Jayjay nods at Bourne to acknowledge the strikes.
Jayjay tries to bum rush Bourne with a series of wild strikes but Bourne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bourne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jayjay momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayjay cracks Bourne with an open hand slap.

Jayjay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bourne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jayjay slips nicely into half guard.
Jayjay content to control rather than advance.
Jayjay prevents Bourne from improving his position.
Jayjay controlling the action here.
Bourne pushes Jayjay off looking to stand but Jayjay dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jayjay is thwarting Bourne's attempts to control the position.
Jayjay uses his free foot to push down on Bourne's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bourne.
Jayjay fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jayjay looking to ground and pound but Bourne is blocking nicely.
Bourne working to try and regain half guard.
Jayjay sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourne is working to get back to half guard.
Jayjay scoring with strikes but Bourne is staying in there.
Bourne is looking to get to half guard.

Jayjay working for a submission but Bourne is keeping him at bay.
Bourne flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bourne working to try and regain half guard.
Jayjay content just to control the position here.
Bourne tries to hold on but Jayjay postures up.
Bourne is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jayjay controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bee Jayjay had his way with Jason Bourne in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jayjay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jayjay tests Bourne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bourne slips a straight right by Jayjay.
Bourne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jayjay throws a body punch but Bourne moves out of range.
Bourne misses with the combination.
Jayjay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourne moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jayjay throws a hook to the side of Bourne's head but Bourne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jayjay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jayjay throws a jab but it's blocked by Bourne.
Jayjay lands a nice hook to Bourne's body. Bourne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jayjay looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bourne keeping moving, preventing Jayjay from controlling successfully.
Bourne wants to get back to his feet but Jayjay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bourne is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bourne can't keep his opponent in guard - Jayjay advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jayjay controlling the action here.
Jayjay works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jayjay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bourne, who protects the arm well.

Jayjay tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jayjay has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bourne can't do much from the bottom here.
Jayjay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bourne keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jayjay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jayjay working away.
Bourne is looking for a sweep.

Jayjay thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jayjay working away.

That's four 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.
Jayjay controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bourne tries to escape but Jayjay is in control.
Jayjay fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bourne wants to control but Jayjay postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bourne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jayjay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Jayjay shoots in and bounces Bourne off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jayjay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bee Jayjay showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bourne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Bourne!
Jason Bourne is the new light heavyweight champion!