PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aluicious James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

James
vs
Myers

170 cm
28
177 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

183 cm
24
179 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aluicious James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Myers!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Myers does no damage.
James could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Myers jabs at James's body.
Myers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
James moves out of range as Myers strikes.
Myers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Myers but Myers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Myers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Myers scores with a jab to the jaw.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
Myers throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
Myers connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Aluicious James has been cut.
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aluicious James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
James Myers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers lands a jab to the head.
James Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Myers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Myers throws a right and a left that both miss.
James dodges the punch combination from Myers.
Myers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Myers misses with a double jab.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Myers does it's job there.
Myers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Myers connects with a jab.
Myers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
James avoids the body shot from Myers.
Myers misses with a looping right.
Myers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Myers does no damage.
Myers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Myers avoids it really well and circles away.
Myers lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
Myers misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
James shoots for a takedown but Myers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Myers might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Myers.

James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Myers!
Myers wants to hold on but James pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Myers sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Myers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Myers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
James trying to pass the guard but Myers defending well.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Myers won't allow James to pass to mount.
Myers tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Myers is controlling James's position as best he can from this difficult position.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Myers misses with a two punch combination.
Myers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Myers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! James had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Myers throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Myers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
Myers lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
Myers misses with a double jab.
Myers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Myers scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Myers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Myers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myers looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Myers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aluicious James's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Myers throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James shoots in and drives through. Myers sprawls well.
Myers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James staying out of range there.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Myers.
James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Myers defends it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Myers.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Myers!
Myers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Myers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers thows a body shot but no joy.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Myers.
Myers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
James throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Myers because James loaded up on that one.
James throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Myers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as James tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Myers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

James is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Myers is surviving well by controlling James's body position as best he can.
Myers tries to lock up and control but James gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Myers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Myers wants to try and get back to his feet.
James 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.
Myers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Myers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
James looking to control.
Myers trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Myers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Myers preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myers trying to control but James is working from the bottom.

James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Myers defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Myers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Myers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James, up you get!
Myers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James shoots in for a takedown but Myers shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aluicious James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Myers.
James dodges the punch combination from Myers.
Horrible takedown by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Myers which made him look bad.
Myers misses with a wild combination.
Myers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Myers misses.
Myers fails to land with a series of punches.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Myers throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Myers throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
Myers throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
Myers throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Myers misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Myers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aluicious James's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Myers misses with a double jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Myers.
Myers jabs at James's body.
Myers misses with a jab, cross combination.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Myers defends it nicely.
Myers tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Myers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Myers.
James slips a jab from Myers.
James takes one to the side of the head.
Myers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers throws a jab but it's blocked by James.

James closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Myers wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

James is trying to work for a kimura but Myers is defending well.

James is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Myers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James.
James thows a huge punch but Myers dodges it nicely.
James is thwarting Myers's attempts to control the position.
Myers wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

James is working for a kimura but Myers is defending it quite comfortably.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A swing and a miss from Myers.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James Myers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Myers avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aluicious James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myers cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
Myers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James slips under a jab from Myers.
Myers throws a combination. James tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Myers misses with a wild combination.
Myers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Myers lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
Myers misses with an uppercut.
James staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Myers misses.
Myers works the jab nicely.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
James looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James Myers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Myers misses.
Myers cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Myers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Myers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Myers wants it to stay on the feet.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Myers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
Myers misses with a few strikes there.
Aluicious James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Myers throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
Myers misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Myers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Myers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Myers!