PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristobel James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Whitley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Whitley's choice of entrance music: Pain Killer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

James
vs
Whitley

185 cm
25
210 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

179 cm
25
211 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Squirrelys

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kristobel James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Whitley!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
James is trying to break free.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Whitley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
Whitley missing with knees to the body.

Whitley jumps into guard, dragging James to the mat.
Whitley wants to sweep but no luck.
Whitley wants to hit a switch here but James passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Whitley there!
Whitley working to try and regain half guard.
James takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitley tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

James get's back to his feet.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whitley avoids the head kick by James.
Kristobel James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Whitley has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knees to the body from Whitley.

Whitley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Whitley wants to free his trapped foot but James is holding on for dear life with his legs.

James kicks Whitley off and gets back to his feet.

James tries to keep at a distance but Whitley has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Whitley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whitley has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kristobel James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Whitley.
A short left from James.
Whitley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Whitley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but James pulls him back up using the underhooks.
James stops a takedown attempt from Whitley.
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!
James gets underhooks to prevent Whitley's takedown attempt.
James gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whitley.
Whitley looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Whitley breaks from the clinch.
Whitley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch combination from James misses.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Whitley.
Whitley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whitley.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
James looks to throw the jab but Whitley is out of range.
James scores with a nice strike.
James looks to throw the jab but Whitley is out of range.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
Whitley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James misses with a body shot.
Whitley blocks a leg kick.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whitley tries to clinch up.
Whitley fails with a takedown attempt.
Whitley shoots in but no luck this time.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whitley defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Whitley moves out of range as James strikes.
Whitley moves away from the strike by James.
Whitley looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.

Whitley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whitley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Whitley fails to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
James jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
No luck for Whitley with that takedown attempt.

Whitley darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kristobel James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Whitley fails with a takedown attempt.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Whitley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Whitley.
Whitley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kristobel James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Whitley.
James misses with an uppercut.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
Whitley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Whitley ducks under a wild hook from James.
Whitley walks into a straight right hand from James.
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
James throws a combination. Whitley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Whitley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Whitley.
Whitley is breathing heavily.
A big right from James misses.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
James scores with a body shot.
James throws a jab when Whitley was well out of range.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
James connects with the punch.
Whitley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James lands a nice hook to Whitley's body. Whitley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitley ducks under a wild hook from James.
James connects with a single shot there.
Whitley moves out of range of the body kick from James.
Whitley tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Whitley slips under a jab.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James cracks Whitley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Whitley ducks under a wild hook from James.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James looks to land a right hand but Whitley moved out of range.
Whitley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James throws a shot from downtown. Whitley moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected.
A big left from James misses.
James misses with a straight left.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whitley can do to turn this around?
Whitley is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Whitley slips under a jab.

Whitley drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
Whitley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Whitley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

James gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Whitley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whitley's guard.
James wants to stand but Whitley is controlling his posture from full guard.
Whitley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Whitley is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kristobel James is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from James.
Whitley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Whitley.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a hook but Whitley avoids it easily.
Whitley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Whitley.

Whitley feints and as James raises his hands in defense, Whitley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Whitley is controlling him.
Whitley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Whitley stands up from James's guard - Whitley perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Whitley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kristobel James dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Whitley is defended easily by James.
Whitley tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

James gets caught flat footed, as Whitley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Whitley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.

James is working an open guard so Whitley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Whitley pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
Whitley goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Whitley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut there from James.
Whitley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Whitley is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kristobel James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Whitley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitley blocks a jab.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Whitley is looking to clinch.
Whitley tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Whitley.
Whitley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
A big right from James misses.
Whitley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James looks to land a left hand but Whitley moved out of range nicely.
James throws a hook but Whitley avoids it easily.
Whitley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
James scores with a jab to the body.
James lands with a good body shot.
Whitley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James tried to score with a low kick but Whitley checks it.
Whitley has a takedown stuffed.
James throws a shot to the body.
James stuns Whitley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James with a hook.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a hook. Whitley ducked under it nicely.
A big right from James misses.
James throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Whitley on the side of the head.
Whitley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James lands with an overhand left.
Whitley takes one on the button.
Mike Whitley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James looks to throw the jab but Whitley is out of range.
Whitley shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James throws a hook to the side of Whitley's head but Whitley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Whitley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in James's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Whitley wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Whitley is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitley slips nicely into half guard.
Whitley is looking to advance position but James won't allow it.
Whitley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James won't allow Whitley to pass to mount.
Whitley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whitley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Whitley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
Whitley works his way into full mount!
James is trying to escape the mount but Whitley keeps good control and instead manages to take James's back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Whitley is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kristobel James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James covering up well under a series of strikes from Whitley.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kristobel James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

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