PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shrimp McGimp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Greg Jones Jr enters the cage!

McGimp
vs
Jones Jr

150 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shrimp McGimp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Jones Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGimp misses with a body shot.
McGimp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones Jr throws a body punch but McGimp moves out of range.
McGimp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones Jr is fending him off so far but McGimp persists. Nope, Jones Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
McGimp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

McGimp closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGimp lands in his opponent's guard.
McGimp sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McGimp stopping the sweep attempt from Jones Jr.
McGimp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.

McGimp gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

McGimp scores with a takedown into Jones Jr's guard.

McGimp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGimp trying to control but Jones Jr is working from the bottom.
McGimp throwing strikes from guard but Jones Jr blocks nicely.
McGimp is fighting to break Jones Jr's control of his arms but Jones Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Jones Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGimp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGimp could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGimp trying to control but Jones Jr is working from the bottom.
McGimp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

McGimp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGimp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Jones Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGimp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McGimp is breathing heavily.
McGimp tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGimp sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones Jr is tying to control. McGimp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Jones Jr is looking for a kimura but McGimp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones Jr to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGimp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGimp trying to hold on to Jones Jr's head to control him but Jones Jr postures up.
Jones Jr is keen to just control but McGimp is a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

McGimp gets in close and instigates a clinch.

McGimp decides to pull guard.
McGimp trying to control the position.
McGimp wants to sweep here but Jones Jr controlling him for the moment.
McGimp throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

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.
McGimp has control of Jones Jr's left arm, preventing Jones Jr from doing any damage.
Jones Jr postures up.
McGimp pulls Jones Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
McGimp has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McGimp is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGimp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGimp wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shrimp McGimp dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

McGimp drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McGimp in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McGimp works to advance to full mount. Jones Jr defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McGimp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
McGimp controlling from mount.
Jones Jr is breathing heavily.
McGimp trying to control but Jones Jr is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Shrimp McGimp just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jones Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown

and McGimp counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McGimp works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McGimp takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McGimp winds up and cracks Jones Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGimp lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

McGimp looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McGimp perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr tries to get to full guard but McGimp has control of the leg.
Jones Jr wants to control but McGimp is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones Jr tries to roll over but McGimp keeps him under control.
Jones Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGimp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGimp's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jones Jr is looking to control McGimp but McGimp is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Jones Jr throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Jones Jr trying to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Jones Jr is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McGimp defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGimp looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jones Jr.

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.
Jones Jr is not going to allow McGimp to sit and survive in this position.
McGimp prevents Jones Jr from getting a body triangle.

Despite being in the dominant position, Greg Jones Jr just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGimp fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from McGimp.

McGimp changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McGimp is staying tight to Jones Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shrimp McGimp dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jones Jr throws a series of punches but McGimp avoids them all with ease.
Jones Jr tries for a takedown but McGimp circles away easily

and McGimp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGimp.

Jones Jr has his foot on McGimp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGimp works his way back into a safe position though.
McGimp trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McGimp stands up from Jones Jr's guard - McGimp perhaps looking for a knockout.
McGimp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGimp tries for a takedown but Jones Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGimp doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones Jr circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGimp paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Jones Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones Jr wants to break free but McGimp has control.
Good body shot from Jones Jr.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jones Jr manages to pull guard.
Jones Jr throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Jones Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGimp is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Jones Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGimp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones Jr holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGimp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones Jr is keeping the position for now.
Jones Jr is controlling McGimp's posture.
McGimp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones Jr is keeping the position for now.
Jones Jr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jones Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
McGimp controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones Jr is looking to stand up but McGimp isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGimp won't allow Jones Jr to sweep him here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGimp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones Jr wants to clinch up but McGimp keeps it at a distance.

McGimp pushes Jones Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
McGimp manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McGimp wants to stall.

McGimp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

McGimp clinches up against the cage.
McGimp using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

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.

McGimp has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jones Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McGimp lands a shot to the head.

Jones Jr is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
McGimp loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Jones Jr hold on?
McGimp slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Shrimp McGimp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

McGimp working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shrimp McGimp clearly takes 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.

McGimp shoots in but Jones Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.

McGimp fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones Jr sprawls well initially but McGimp persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McGimp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones Jr throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McGimp tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGimp seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jones Jr is trying to control but can't.
McGimp looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McGimp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones Jr keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGimp sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones Jr with a lazy takedown attempt

and McGimp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones Jr keeping moving, preventing McGimp from controlling successfully.
Jones Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGimp is one step ahead there.

McGimp decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No joy there for McGimp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McGimp counters with a shoot takedown. Jones Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones Jr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Jones Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGimp trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGimp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones Jr working a defensive guard here.

McGimp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGimp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

McGimp drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McGimp has Jones Jr in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McGimp wants to stand up but Jones Jr is controlling him.
Jones Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but McGimp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGimp wants to sweep but no luck.
McGimp has a closed guard, preventing Jones Jr from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGimp trying to keep a closed guard but Jones Jr is proving a slippery customer.
McGimp wants to sweep here but Jones Jr controlling him for the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Jones Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Jones Jr working aggressively here.
Jones Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shrimp McGimp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Jones Jr.
McGimp jumps guard but Jones Jr stands there with McGimp around his waist. McGimp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGimp wants a takedown but no success here.
McGimp tries for a takedown but Jones Jr manages to get underhooks.

McGimp manages to break the clinch.
McGimp tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Jones Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jones Jr stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shrimp McGimp had his way with Greg Jones Jr in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jones Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGimp misses with a head kick.

McGimp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones Jr, pushing him back against the cage.

McGimp pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGimp tries to strike from the bottom.
McGimp controls Jones Jr momentarily but Jones Jr frees himself.
McGimp throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGimp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones Jr is one step ahead there.
Jones Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McGimp is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones Jr is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGimp trying to keep a closed guard but Jones Jr is proving a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

McGimp fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones Jr sprawls well initially but McGimp persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

McGimp stands up from half guard.
Jones Jr with a poor takedown
and McGimp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - McGimp circles away.

Jones Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGimp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.

Jones Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Jones Jr is looking for a triangle but McGimp pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr is trying to keep McGimp in close.

Jones Jr looking for a guillotine here but McGimp defends easily.
McGimp has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones Jr is proving hard to escape from.
McGimp being controlled here momentarily.
McGimp is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGimp wants to pass the guard but Jones Jr is keeping the position.
Jones Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones Jr, not yet.
McGimp looking to pass the guard.
McGimp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGimp wants to control from the top but Jones Jr keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGimp counters with a leg kick.
McGimp takes a swing at Jones Jr's ribcage but misses.

McGimp shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGimp showed some decent athleticism there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McGimp wants to stand up but Jones Jr has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jones Jr trying to control here.
McGimp is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jones Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Greg Jones Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones Jr scores with a short punch from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shrimp McGimp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGimp, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shrimp McGimp!
Shrimp McGimp retains his bantamweight title!