PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeddiah Barttlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tail Pipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeddiah Barttlet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Barttlet
vs
Pipe

185 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
257 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeddiah Barttlet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tail Pipe!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barttlet closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pipe quickly recovers to half guard.
Barttlet trying to pass the guard but Pipe defending well.
Barttlet is trying to control. Pipe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barttlet is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barttlet wants to pass to mount but Pipe is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Jeddiah Barttlet wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Barttlet dives in and grabs Pipe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pipe pushes down on Barttlet's head and hops out.
Barttlet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pipe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barttlet to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pipe looking for a sweep. Not yet Pipe, not yet.
Pipe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pipe keeping moving, preventing Barttlet from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeddiah Barttlet wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Barttlet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pipe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jeddiah Barttlet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barttlet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pipe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barttlet defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barttlet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pipe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barttlet misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Barttlet as Pipe shoots in.

Barttlet dives in and scores a takedown into Pipe's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barttlet won't allow Pipe to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pipe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pipe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pipe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pipe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pipe wants to pass to mount but Barttlet is defending the position.
Barttlet is staying active underneath Pipe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barttlet controlling the position for now.
Pipe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barttlet is refusing to be controlled, as Pipe sits in half guard.
Pipe scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pipe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pipe connects with a nice short shot to Barttlet's temple.
Pipe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barttlet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pipe.
Pipe lands strikes from half guard.
Barttlet is breathing heavily.
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!
Barttlet trying to control from the bottom.
Barttlet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pipe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pipe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pipe working the head and body with strikes.
Pipe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tail Pipe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Barttlet doesn't manage to clinch there - Pipe circles away.
Horrible takedown by Barttlet or perhaps it was just good defense by Pipe which made him look bad.
Barttlet has his takedown stuffed

and Pipe counters with a single leg into guard. Barttlet didn't expect that.
Pipe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tail Pipe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pipe throws a big elbow that misses.
Pipe wants to control from the top but Barttlet keeps moving.
Pipe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Barttlet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pipe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barttlet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pipe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barttlet wants to stand up but Pipe is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barttlet trying to strike off his back.
Barttlet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barttlet tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pipe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barttlet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pipe.

Barttlet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pipe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pipe throws a big right hand that misses.
Barttlet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pipe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pipe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pipe wants to control from the top but Barttlet keeps moving.
Barttlet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pipe.
Pipe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pipe forces his way into half guard.
Pipe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pipe lands a nice short elbow.
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!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pipe connects with a nice short shot to Barttlet's temple.
Pipe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barttlet has hold of Pipe's hands but Pipe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pipe is trying to control. Barttlet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pipe tries to pass to full mount but Barttlet defends it.
Pipe slips a nice elbow through Barttlet's hands, connecting with Barttlet's forehead.
Pipe wants to control but Barttlet is keeping him busy.
Barttlet tries to roll over but Pipe keeps him under control.
Pipe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barttlet is trying to control but can't.
Barttlet has hold of Pipe's hands but Pipe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barttlet taking some punishment here, with Pipe in his half guard.
Barttlet is looking for a sweep. Pipe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pipe is trying to control. Barttlet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barttlet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pipe.
Pipe works his way into side control.
Pipe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Barttlet taking a bit of punishment here - Pipe scoring with strikes.
Pipe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Barttlet wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pipe cracks Barttlet with a big right hand but Barttlet just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pipe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Barttlet down.
Barttlet tries to improve position but can't.
Pipe in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pipe lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tail Pipe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Pipe throws a leg kick which misses Barttlet's front leg but catches the back leg as Barttlet tries to avoid it.
Pipe slaps away a takedown attempt from Barttlet, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Pipe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barttlet's guard.
Pipe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barttlet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pipe is one step ahead there.
Pipe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pipe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pipe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barttlet swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pipe wants to control from the top but Barttlet keeps moving.
Barttlet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pipe lands a couple of digs.
Pipe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pipe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barttlet trying to keep a closed guard but Pipe is proving a slippery customer.
Pipe wants to control from the top but Barttlet keeps moving.
Pipe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pipe trying to control the position from guard on top but Barttlet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pipe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barttlet has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pipe has managed to get both his arms back between Barttlet's legs - danger averted.
Pipe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pipe forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pipe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barttlet is not content to let Pipe control the position.
Pipe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pipe stalling away here and it's allowed Barttlet to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pipe lands a couple of digs.
Pipe throwing strikes from guard but Barttlet blocks nicely.
Barttlet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barttlet keeping full guard, as Pipe tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pipe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pipe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barttlet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pipe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pipe postures up.
Pipe throws a big right hand that misses.
Barttlet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pipe passes Barttlet's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pipe is trying to control the action in half guard but Barttlet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pipe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barttlet has hold of Pipe's hands but Pipe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barttlet taking some punishment here, with Pipe in his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barttlet wants to control but Pipe is keeping busy.
Pipe is nestled in close to Barttlet, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tail Pipe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pipe 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tail Pipe!