PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ziggy Stardust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

James
vs
Stardust

178 cm
22
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ziggy Stardust!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stardust rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting James counter with a right hand.
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Stardust misses its intended target.
James throws a series of strikes that have Stardust backpedaling.
Nice takedown defense from Stardust. No joy for James on that attempt.
Stardust scores with a jab to the head.
James throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stardust blocks a head kick by James.
James lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stardust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James slips under a jab.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James misses with the body kick
and Stardust counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stardust scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
Stardust scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
James avoids the body shot from Stardust.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looks to land a right hand but Stardust moved out of range.
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A left lands for Stardust.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James moves out of range of the strikes.

James drives through with a takedown into Stardust's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Stardust is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Stardust's brow.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Stardust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stardust has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Stardust's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a big elbow that misses.

Stardust is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stardust has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.
James landing with the ground and pound.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James stops Stardust from standing up.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Stardust is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
Stardust wants to sweep but no luck.
James wants to control from the top but Stardust keeps moving.
Stardust looking for a sweep. Not yet Stardust, not yet.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stardust takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stardust is looking to regain half guard here but James keeps moving and retains side control.
James working the ground and pound.
James in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stardust is trying to improve his position.
Stardust is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on James's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice strikes from James there.
Stardust is staying active underneath James, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stardust makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stardust.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
James with a flurry of punches that miss.

Stardust looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stardust manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James James will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Stardust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Stardust misses with an uppercut

and James counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stardust's guard now.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James won't allow Stardust to sweep him here.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James distracts Stardust with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Stardust throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Stardust looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.

Stardust is looking for a triangle here but James uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust can't do much from the bottom here.
James working the ground and pound from side control.
Stardust is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stardust regains half guard.
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
James prevents Stardust from improving his position.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Stardust looking for submissions off his back.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Stardust is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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. James connects with a nice short shot to Stardust's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throwing shots but Stardust is blocking nicely.
James trying to mount his opponent but Stardust defends it.
Stardust wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stardust wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stardust won't allow James to pass to mount.
James prevents Stardust from improving his position.
Stardust gets back to full guard.
James cracks Stardust with a solid left hand.
Stardust looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James pushes down on Stardust's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stardust regains full guard. Nicely done.
James with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stardust looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stardust is breathing heavily.
James advances to half guard.

James is trying to work for a kimura but Stardust is defending well.
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stardust blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.

Stardust is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stardust is trying to get back to full guard.
James is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James moves nicely into side control.
James landing strikes.
Stardust is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stardust takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
James is putting a hurting on Stardust here, landing some big shots from side control.
James landing a few strikes.

James stands up and beckons Stardust to his feet.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stardust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stardust misses the jab.
James throws a right and a left that Stardust avoids nicely.
Stardust throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James James dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stardust misses with an uppercut.
Stardust tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Stardust takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James lands with a nice body punch.
Stardust wants to clinch.

James gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stardust stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stardust working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stardust!
James scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stardust?
BOOM! James connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stardust is in all sorts of trouble here.
James connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stardust is looking to get to half guard.
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 looking to finish Stardust with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stardust!
Stardust is looking to improve his position but James isn't that keen on the idea.
Stardust takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stardust is bucking up trying to escape but James cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Stardust is rocked!
James lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Stardust! James sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Stardust and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James James!