PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kent Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell's entrance music is Dysfunctional-Tech N9ne. A fine choice. Jet Black is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Russell
vs
Black

185 cm
25
282 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

185 cm
23
240 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Virtual Fighter Clothing

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kent Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jet Black!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russell throws a lazy uppercut
and Black counters with a three punch combo that has Russell backing up. Russell nods at Black to acknowledge the strikes.
Russell tries to move into range but Black moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Black takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Russell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Russell tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Russell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Black's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell misses with a wild body shot.
Black takes one to the side of the head.
Russell throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Russell connects with the punch.
Black throws a leg kick which misses Russell's front leg but catches the back leg as Russell tries to avoid it.
Russell misses with a straight right.
Russell misses with a series of wild punches.
Russell cracks Black with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Russell misses with a two punch combination.
Black with a hook.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Russell.
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Black lands a head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Russell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Black does it's job there.
Russell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Russell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kent Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black connects with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Black there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Black throws a hook but Russell blocks it.
A combination from Russell does no damage.
Russell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Black takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Black avoids the body shot from Russell.
The fighters circling - Russell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Russell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Black's hands.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Russell.
Russell misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Black - just one landing.
Russell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Black. Black circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Russell misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Russell doesn't seem bothered though.
Black slips a straight right by Russell.
Black thumps Russell with a low kick.
Black fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Russell looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Russell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Russell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black lands a nice shot to the body.
Russell defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Black changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Russell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Russell swings widly with a right hand
and Black counters with a nice leg kick.
Russell is breathing heavily.
Russell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Russell moves out of range of the leg kick from Black.
Russell throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.
Black stuns Russell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Russell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Black chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Russell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Russell misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Black.
Russell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black works over Russell's head and body with a nice combination.
No joy there for Black, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Russell.
Russell throws a hook but Black avoids it easily.
Black scores with a jab.
Black scores with a jab. Russell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Russell slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Some wild striking there from Russell.
Black looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Russell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Russell misses with a double jab
and Black counters with a good low kick that Russell was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black catches Russell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Russell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Russell.
Nice jab there from Black.
Nice body kick there by Black.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a good cross that connects.
Russell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Russell takes one to the side of the head.
Black connects with the punch.
Russell throws a lazy uppercut
and Black counters with a nice body kick.
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Russell circles away quickly and effectively.
Black lands with a nice body punch.
Russell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Black connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Russell scrambles back to his feet.
Black bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Russell's head backwards.
Black takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Black is looking to slow Russell down with leg kicks.
Russell looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
Black throws a front kick that sends Russell stumbling back into the cage.
Black throws a combination. Russell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Black looks to land a right hand but Russell moved out of range.
Black moves away from the strike by Russell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Black dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Russell misses with a few strikes there.
Russell misses with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Black.
Russell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Black connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Russell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Russell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Russell slips under a jab from Black.
Kent Russell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russell fails to land with a series of punches.
Black goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Black shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Russell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Jet Black has been cut.
Black throws a chopping leg kick but Russell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Russell misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
Russell misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Black misses with a series of wild punches.
Black lands a right hook to the body.
Black uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Russell.
Black missing with a left hand there. Russell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing.
Black misses with a low kick as Russell jumps back.
Russell misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Russell.
Russell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black loads up on a big right hand but Russell slips the punch.
Black throws a hook but Russell avoids it easily.
Russell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Black finds it's way round the side to connect with Russell's head.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
Black misses with an uppercut. Russell saw that one coming.
Russell ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Russell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russell throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Black lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Russell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Black scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black looks to land a combination. Russell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell misses with a hook.
Russell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russell throws a hook but Black avoids it easily.
Black lands with a nice body kick.
Russell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Black goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Black slips under a jab.
Jet Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Russell looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Russell throws an off balance right hand
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Russell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Black.
Russell misses with a looping left.
Russell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Black stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Black. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Black takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Black misses the shot to the body.
Russell loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Russell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Russell misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Black.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a leg kick that knocks Russell off balance momentarily.
Black keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Russell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Black.
Black motions for Russell to come forward. Black throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Russell throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Black looks to land a combination but Russell avoids it well.
Russell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Black jabs Russell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Black moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Black moves away from the strike by Russell.
Russell loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Black connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Black dodges the punch combination from Russell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russell scores with a body shot.
Russell avoids the body shot from Black.
Black fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell dodges the punch combination from Black.
Black misses with a straight left.
Black throws a looping overhand right but Russell ducks down to avoid it.
Russell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Black's head backwards.
Black ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Black scores with a body shot.
Black with a hook.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Russell.
Black misses with a wild combination.
Russell misses with the combination.
A jab lands there for Black.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russell misses with a looping right.
Russell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Black momentarily.
Russell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Russell misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jet Black's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Russell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Russell.
Black tries to score with a low kick but Russell moves his leg out of the way.
Black has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Russell moves out of range as Black strikes.
Black jabs Russell right on the nose. Russell blinks but takes it well.
Black lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Black.
Russell just misses with a punch to the body.
Russell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Black. Black obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Russell.
Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Black uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Russell.
Nice defenses there by Russell.
Russell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Black connects with a nice looking jab.
Black connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Black misses with a straight right.
Black connects with the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Black misses.
Russell looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Russell misses its intended target.
Russell sizes up Black with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Russell.
Russell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black takes a swing at Russell's ribcage but misses.
Russell misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
Russell just misses with a punch to the body.
Black fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Russell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Black lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Black takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Black is looking to slow Russell down with leg kicks.
Russell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Black.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Black connects with a solid leg kick.
Black uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Russell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Black scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Russell doesn't seem bothered though.
Russell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russell cracks a nice hook into Black's ribs.
Black fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Russell.
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Black throws a series of punches but Russell avoids them all with ease.
Russell throws a jab when Black was well out of range.
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Russell throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russell manages to avoid it.
Black throws a right hand that Russell ducks under and follows up with a left that Russell also avoids with ease.
Russell throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Russell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Black misses.
Russell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black tests Russell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Russell circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black throws a jab when Russell was well out of range.
Black lands with a thumping leg kick.
Black ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Russell throws the left hand but Black avoids the punch easily.
Russell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Black ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Russell misses with a wild body shot.
Russell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Russell throws a combination that misses
and Black counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Russell thinking.
Black dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Russell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Black uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Russell.
Black moves out of range as Russell strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black walks into a straight right hand from Russell.
Black throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kent Russell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black connects with a solid leg kick.
Russell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A good leg kick by Black.
Russell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Black.
Russell misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Black coming out on top.
Russell loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Russell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Black catches Russell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Russell misses the target.
Black lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russell misses with a double jab
and Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Black fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Russell on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Black.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Black 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Black!
Jet Black decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.