PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Big Baby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jaundice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Jaundice will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Big Baby
vs
Jaundice

195 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Big Baby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Jaundice!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jaundice darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jaundice is controlling the pace.
Jaundice tries to pass to full mount but Big Baby defends it.
Jaundice should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jaundice slows the pace down in half guard.
Jaundice looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Baby wants to control but Jaundice is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaundice slows the pace down in half guard.
Big Baby pushes Jaundice off looking to stand but Jaundice dives back in and keeps control.
Jaundice stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Jaundice.

Jaundice shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Big Baby's guard.
Jaundice looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Jaundice 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.
Big Baby 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaundice works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jaundice controlling the action here.
Jaundice seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Big Baby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Jaundice.
Big Baby misses with a takedown

and Jaundice counters with a takedown into side control.
Jaundice is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Big Baby will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Jaundice goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Big Baby has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jaundice but great work by Big Baby.
Jaundice is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaundice blocking the ground and pound attempt from Big Baby.
Jaundice trying to control here.
Big Baby thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jaundice's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jaundice has managed to clinch.
Big Baby has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jaundice is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Jaundice gets control of Big Baby's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jaundice will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jaundice seems keen to control Big Baby's posture.
Jaundice bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Big Baby's guard.
Jaundice is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jaundice trying to control but Big Baby is working from the bottom.
Jaundice controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Baby wants to hit a switch here but Jaundice passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Big Baby there!
Jaundice takes Big Baby's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Big Baby is in trouble.

Jaundice looking for the RNC.
Jaundice tries to keep control of the position but Big Baby is staying busy.
Jaundice just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's two 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.
Jaundice is not going to allow Big Baby to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Big Baby tries to escape the position.

Jaundice looking for the RNC.
Jaundice is breathing heavily.
Jaundice trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Big Baby trying to control the hands but Jaundice breaks the grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Jaundice.
Big Baby manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jaundice's guard. Nice work there by Big Baby.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Jaundice.

Big Baby scores a takedown into full mount!
Big Baby unloads with some shots from mount but Jaundice bucks and avoids them well.
Jaundice manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jaundice holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Baby is looking to advance position but Jaundice won't allow it.
Jaundice blocking the ground and pound attempt from Big Baby.
Big Baby misses with a head shot. Jaundice uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jaundice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Jaundice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jaundice feints and as Big Baby raises his hands in defense, Jaundice changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jaundice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Big Baby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaundice passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Jaundice has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Jaundice drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jaundice taking a breather here.
Jaundice works to advance to full mount. Big Baby defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jaundice controlling the pace for now.
Jaundice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Baby stops Jaundice from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jaundice trying to control but Big Baby is having none of it.
Big Baby can't escape the position.
Jaundice looking to control and managing it successfully.
Big Baby tries to lock up and control but Jaundice gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

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.
Big Baby is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jaundice has taken his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jaundice's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jaundice is trying to control but Big Baby is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Big Baby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Big Baby tries to get out of the position.
Jaundice looking to control but Big Baby is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Big Baby tries to lock up and control but Jaundice gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jaundice pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jaundice has eaten all the pies!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Baby is trying to escape the mount.
Jaundice controlling the position easily from mount.
Jaundice's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jaundice wants to take Big Baby's back here but Big Baby is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jaundice prevents Big Baby from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jaundice takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jaundice wants to take Big Baby's back but he can't do it this time.
Jaundice controlling from the full mount.
Jaundice is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaundice takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bob Big Baby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Jaundice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaundice can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Big Baby is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Jaundice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jaundice 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Jaundice!