PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dee Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ice Cube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cube has chosen Bow Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ice Cube has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dee Jay's chin.

Jay
vs
Cube

193 cm
25
215 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
220 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dee Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ice Cube!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cube shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jay as he jumps to the side.
Good shot there by Cube.

Cube closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jay's guard.
Jay is trying to control the position but Cube postures up.
Cube advances to half guard.

Cube is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Cube is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jay defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jay is looking for a sweep. Cube is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Cube is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jay is just riding it out for now. Cube eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cube is working for a kimura but Jay is defending it quite comfortably.
Cube keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cube prevents Jay from standing back up.

Cube is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jay has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cube prevents Jay from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cube is working away from the top position though.

Cube is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jay is just riding it out for now. Cube eventually gives up the hold.
Cube stalling.
Cube looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cube is looking for a kimura here.
Jay is looking for a sweep. Cube is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jay tries to get out of the position.
Cube wants to free his trapped foot but Jay is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cube is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Jay is defending against the submission attempts here by Cube.
Cube wants to free his trapped foot but Jay is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cube is looking to take a break and control but Jay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Cube seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jay gets caught napping as Cube dives in and scores a takedown. Jay manages to retain guard.
Cube wants to pass the guard but Jay is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cube's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cube passes into half guard.
Cube tries to pass to full mount but Jay defends it.

Cube is working for a kimura but Jay is defending it quite comfortably.

Cube is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jay has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cube is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jay defends it well.
Cube looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Cube wants to work for an arm triangle but Jay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cube tries to pass to full mount but Jay defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cube is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jay sees it coming and defends easily.
Cube is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jay!

Cube is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jay has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Cube working for a submission but Jay is keeping him at bay.
Cube trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Cube looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cube moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jay has worked his arm free - good work by Jay!
Cube works to advance to full mount. Jay defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jay wants to control but Cube is having none of it.
Cube thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Cube looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Cube jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jay manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cube throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ice Cube has got the better of the ground game so far.

Cube is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jay is trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cube wants to take a breather but Jay manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Cube.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ice Cube showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!

Cube misses with a two punch combination.
Cube slips under a jab from Jay.
Jay throws a sloppy body shot
and Cube counters with a series of strikes. Jay will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jay throws a right hand that Cube ducks under and follows up with a left that Cube also avoids with ease.
A jab from Jay misses.
Cube keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jay slaps away a takedown attempt from Cube, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cube throws a looping overhand right but Jay ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cube was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cube moves away.

Oooh a lovely combination from Cube sends Jay down but not out. Cube dives into side control looking to finish.

Jay is rocked!

It looks like Dee Jay has been cut.
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!
Cube moves into full mount!
Oh Jay is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Cube is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jay has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Cube looking to secure an arm triangle but Jay defends it well.
Jay seems to have got his legs back now.
Cube trying to control but Jay is having none of it.
Dee Jay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.

Cube swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jay is now in Cube's guard. A big mistake from Cube there, giving up the dominant position!
Cube has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cube is keeping the position for now.
Cube managing to control the position.
Cube controls Jay momentarily but Jay frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cube looking for a sweep. Not yet Cube, not yet.
Cube managing to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ice Cube.
Jay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danga de danga de dang - Cube scores with a four punch combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cube misses the shot to the body.
Jay throws a right hand that misses
letting Cube counter with a right hand.
Ice Cube is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No joy there for Cube, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cube.
Jay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cube.
Cube lands a jab.
Jay throws a shot from downtown. Cube moves away and avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cube lands a jab to the nose.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ice Cube comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cube 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ice Cube!