PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Shawayahamish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Shawayahamish
vs
James

190 cm
22
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
22
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 Amsterdam, Mason Shawayahamish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay James!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James shoots in for a takedown but Shawayahamish shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James looks for a takedown but Shawayahamish sprawls well.
Shawayahamish dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Shawayahamish's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Shawayahamish.
Mason Shawayahamish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay James.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shawayahamish circles away.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Shawayahamish. Shawayahamish gets slowly back to his feet.
Shawayahamish shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Shawayahamish keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shawayahamish fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shawayahamish fails with a takedown attempt.
Shawayahamish has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shawayahamish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Shawayahamish moves into the clinch.
Shawayahamish looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.

James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James shoots in for a double leg but Shawayahamish sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shawayahamish as he jumps to the side.
Shawayahamish shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shawayahamish throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shawayahamish off to one side.
Shawayahamish is breathing heavily.

James dives in and scores a takedown into Shawayahamish's guard.
James is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shawayahamish lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for James!
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!
Shawayahamish avoids the attempt from James to control.

Shawayahamish stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Shawayahamish shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shawayahamish's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shawayahamish tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shawayahamish avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mason Shawayahamish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shawayahamish misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Shawayahamish tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shawayahamish somewhat.
No luck for Shawayahamish with that takedown attempt.

James instigates a clinch.
James landing some nice looking knees to the body.
James drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shawayahamish gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shawayahamish looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

James decides to pull guard.
Shawayahamish wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.

James has his foot on Shawayahamish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shawayahamish works his way back into a safe position though.
Shawayahamish trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Shawayahamish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

James working for a triangle but Shawayahamish defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay James dominated that round.
That's time! Shawayahamish's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

James throws a sloppy head kick and Shawayahamish moves out of range easily.
Shawayahamish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shawayahamish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shawayahamish wants to clinch.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Shawayahamish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shawayahamish.
Shawayahamish shoots in but no luck this time.
Good leg kick by James there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shawayahamish pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.

James pulls guard.
James is trying to keep Shawayahamish in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shawayahamish wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Shawayahamish slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jay James was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Shawayahamish shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Shawayahamish's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Shawayahamish. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James shoots for a takedown but Shawayahamish saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shawayahamish sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James slips a jab and a cross from Shawayahamish.
Shawayahamish tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and James counters with a solid body kick.
Shawayahamish shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James lands with a kick to the temple. Shawayahamish shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Shawayahamish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shawayahamish tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

James moves into the clinch successfully.
James is struggling to control the position.

James breaks the clinch.
Shawayahamish misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shawayahamish tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shawayahamish to the ground. Shawayahamish escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

James pushes Shawayahamish up against the cage in a clinch.
Shawayahamish is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but James is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Shawayahamish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Excellent takedown into side control there by James.
Sloppy strikes there by James.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Shawayahamish's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shawayahamish is not content to let James control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James looking to control but instead Shawayahamish has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Shawayahamish throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jay James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shawayahamish throws a head kick that misses

and James counters by clinching up.
James trying to control the position but instead, Shawayahamish has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
Shawayahamish can't get the takedown.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James stalling in the clinch but Shawayahamish improves position.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Shawayahamish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason Shawayahamish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shawayahamish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James is looking to clinch but Shawayahamish is avoiding it.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

James bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shawayahamish is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, James asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Shawayahamish wants to control but James postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shawayahamish sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
James scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jay James has got the better of the ground game so far.
James wants to stand but Shawayahamish has his arm trapped.
Shawayahamish is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
James working the body and head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to stand but Shawayahamish has his arm trapped.

James tries for a kimura but Shawayahamish is defending well.
Shawayahamish sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shawayahamish moves into full guard.
James wants to pass the guard but Shawayahamish is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shawayahamish wriggles free and stands up.
Shawayahamish tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shawayahamish somewhat.
Shawayahamish shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Shawayahamish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay James!