PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oh Yeah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeah comes to the cage accompanied by Cannibal Corpse - Blood Drenched Execution. Jack Arnold has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Oh Yeah's chin.

Yeah
vs
Arnold

182 cm
19
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
26
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oh Yeah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Arnold!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Yeah enables Arnold to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yeah manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yeah controlling Arnold's posture.
Yeah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yeah controlling Arnold's posture.
Arnold trying to control but Yeah is working from the bottom.

Jack Arnold has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Arnold shoots in and bounces Yeah off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeah is pulling down on Arnold's head to control his posture.
Arnold trying to control but Yeah is working from the bottom.
Arnold won't allow Yeah to sweep him here.
Arnold trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arnold is in close to Yeah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yeah controlling the position.
Arnold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arnold preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold trying to control but Yeah is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Arnold wasn't active enough on the ground.
Good work by Yeah as he checks the leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Yeah ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yeah no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yeah pulls Arnold in close to prevent any damage.

Yeah has his foot on Arnold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arnold works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Yeah looking for a guillotine here but Arnold defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yeah has his foot on Arnold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arnold works his way back into a safe position though.
Yeah trying to keep a closed guard but Arnold is proving a slippery customer.
Yeah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yeah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arnold wants to pass the guard but Yeah is keeping the position.
Arnold is still trying to improve position.
Arnold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeah is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Arnold wasn't active enough on the ground.

Arnold dives in and scores a takedown into Yeah's guard.
Arnold trying to control but Yeah is working from the bottom.
Yeah looking for a sweep. Not yet Yeah, not yet.
Arnold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yeah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arnold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Arnold will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Arnold shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yeah is trying to defend but Arnold finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yeah gets full guard.
Yeah controls Arnold momentarily but Arnold frees himself.
Arnold stopping the sweep attempt from Yeah.
Yeah trying to keep a closed guard but Arnold is proving a slippery customer.
Arnold trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Arnold was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Arnold drives through and clinches with Yeah against the cage.

Yeah manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arnold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arnold connects with a couple of short punches.
Arnold is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yeah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jack Arnold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arnold wants to control from the top but Yeah keeps moving.
Arnold advances position into side control!
Yeah is looking to reverse the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yeah manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yeah is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold tries to get to full guard but Yeah has control of the leg.
Yeah throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yeah passes to full mount!
Yeah is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Arnold can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Arnold is in all sorts of trouble here.

Yeah with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeah scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Arnold?

It looks like Jack Arnold has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yeah fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Yeah lands a couple of good shots and Arnold has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnold is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Yeah seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The referee is taking a good look at Arnold as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Yeah!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yeah biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oh Yeah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Arnold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Arnold shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yeah manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Arnold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yeah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arnold has managed to get both his arms back between Yeah's legs - danger averted.
Arnold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yeah is keeping the position for now.

Yeah looking for a guillotine here but Arnold defends easily.
Arnold trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yeah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yeah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yeah is working hard here to advance position.
Yeah manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yeah has hold of Arnold's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Arnold manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Arnold sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yeah takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Arnold pushes Yeah off looking to stand but Yeah dives back in and keeps control.
Arnold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yeah working Arnold over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeah slips a nice elbow through Arnold's hands, connecting with Arnold's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold wants to sweep but Yeah has passed to side control!
Yeah creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yeah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arnold keeps working.
Arnold is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yeah connects with a decent elbow.
Yeah remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Yeah lands a few punches from side control.
Arnold is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Arnold wants to control but Yeah postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Arnold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lull in the action here as Yeah stalls from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeah trying to control the action but Arnold is working from the bottom.
Yeah working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yeah landing a few strikes.
Arnold takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oh Yeah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yeah has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oh Yeah!
Oh Yeah thanked the fans post fight for their support.