PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Specter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamey Jasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Specter might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Greenback Boogie. 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.

Specter
vs
Jasta

165 cm
35
158 lbs
15 - 5 - 1

174 cm
30
154 lbs
9 - 7 - 2

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Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harvey Specter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamey Jasta!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Specter lands a really nice looking cross but Jasta seems unphased.
Specter avoids the head kick by Jasta.
Specter is looking to counter the offense by Jasta and move into the clinch.
Specter misses with a kick to the body.
Specter shoots in looking for a takedown. Jasta tries to sprawl out of it but Specter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jasta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jasta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Specter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jasta defending well as Specter loads up on a big left hand.
Jasta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Specter throws a solid leg kick but Jasta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Specter.
Jasta slaps away a takedown attempt from Specter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Specter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jasta on his heels. He'll look to pass Jasta's guard now, I'm sure.
Jasta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Specter is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Specter throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Specter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Specter trying to control the position from guard on top but Jasta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Specter throws a strike but Jasta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Specter is trying to keep Jasta in close.
Specter trying to control the position here.
Jasta stopping the sweep attempt from Specter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jasta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Specter's head.
Jasta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Specter looking for a sweep. Not yet Specter, not yet.
Jasta landing with the ground and pound.
Specter wants to sweep but no luck.
Jasta pushes down on Specter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jasta moves into full mount! Specter won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jasta controlling the pace for now.
Specter is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jasta postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Specter looks a forlorn figure.
Jasta controlling from mount.
Jasta raining down hammerfists from mount.
Specter is looking to get to half guard.
Jasta lands a couple of good shots and Specter has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jasta scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Specter is really stuck here.
Specter has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Specter is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jasta throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Specter!
Specter trying to control the hands but Jasta breaks the grip.

Specter is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jasta gets his way!
Jasta punches Specter on the ear.
Specter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jasta throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Specter looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamey Jasta dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Specter tries for a takedown but Jasta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Specter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jasta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jasta misses with a kick to the body.

Specter has managed to clinch.
Specter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jasta walks away with a smile on his face. Specter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jasta throws a series of strikes that have Specter backpedaling.
Nice defenses there by Jasta.
Jasta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Specter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Specter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jasta throws a series of punches but Specter avoids them all with ease.
Jasta is looking to score with low kicks.
Jasta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Specter manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Jasta.
Specter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jasta is able to avoid easily.
Specter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sloppy strikes from Specter. Those never looked like landing.
Jasta feints a jab promting Specter to slip. Jasta then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Specter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jasta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasta throws a combination that misses

and Specter counters with a takedown into side control.
Jamey Jasta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jasta wants to control but Specter postures up.
Specter taking a break here but Jasta is having none of it and regains half guard.
Specter misses with a head shot. Jasta uses the momentum to regain guard.
Specter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Specter trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jasta manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Specter working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jasta stopping the sweep attempt from Specter.
Jasta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jasta looking to sit in guard and control but Specter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Specter postures up in Jasta's guard and throws a big left but Jasta blocks it.
Jasta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jasta seems keen to control Specter's posture.
Specter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jasta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Specter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Specter throws a strike but Jasta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jasta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jasta throwing strikes but missing.
Jasta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jasta is fighting to break Specter's control of his arms but Specter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Specter keeping moving, preventing Jasta from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jasta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jasta trying to control but Specter is working from the bottom.
Jasta is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Specter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Specter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Specter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Specter showed some decent athleticism there.

Jasta has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Specter is on him like a limpet, forcing Jasta back against the cage.
A short right from Specter on the inside.
Specter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jasta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamey Jasta 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.

Specter wants to land a leg kick but Jasta is out of range.
Jamey Jasta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jasta.
Jasta lands a really nice looking cross but Specter seems unphased.
Jasta pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Specter back to the cage. Jasta follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Specter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jasta to the mat! Jasta manages to get full guard.

Jasta has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Specter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jamey Jasta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Specter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jasta.
Specter misses with a low kick as Jasta jumps back.
Specter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jasta.

Specter dives in and scores a takedown into Jasta's guard.
Specter won't allow Jasta to sweep him here.
Specter wants to control from the top but Jasta keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jasta trying to keep a closed guard but Specter is proving a slippery customer.
Specter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jasta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jasta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jasta controlling Specter's posture.
Specter wants to control from the top but Jasta keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jasta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Specter.
Specter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jasta counters with a right hand to the body.
Specter shoots in looking for a takedown but Jasta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Specter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jasta misses with a body shot.
Jasta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Specter manages to avoid it.
Jasta moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Specter tries to clinch but Jasta is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Specter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jamey Jasta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Jasta misses.
Jasta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jasta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Specter misses with a head kick.
Jasta lands a nice shot that snaps Specter's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Jasta.

Jasta tries to keep at a distance but Specter has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jasta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jasta misses with a two punch combination.
Jasta throws a hook but Specter blocks it.
Jasta ducks under a wild hook from Specter.
Jasta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jasta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jasta throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Jasta does no damage.
A big left from Jasta misses.
Jasta scores with a one two! Specter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Jasta. Beautiful body shot.
Specter doesn't manage to clinch there - Jasta circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jasta misses with a wild body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jasta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Specter needs to keep his hands up - Jasta had a free shot at his head there.
Jasta swings for the body but Specter moves out of range.
Jasta scores with a head kick. Specter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Specter shoots in looking for a takedown. Jasta tries to sprawl out of it but Specter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jasta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jasta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Specter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jasta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamey Jasta really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A decent looking body kick lands there for Specter.

Specter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jasta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Specter.
Jasta working a defensive guard here.
Specter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jasta trying to control the position.
Specter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Specter trying to control the position from guard on top but Jasta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Specter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Specter trying to control the position from guard on top but Jasta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jasta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Specter is controlling him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Specter fails with a takedown attempt.
Jasta is looking for the big counter here.
Specter moves in looking to clinch but Jasta pushes him off.
Jasta throws a jab when Specter was well out of range.
Jasta motions for Specter to come forward. Jasta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Specter attempts a counter takedown but Jasta avoids it well and moves away.
Specter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jasta.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Specter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Specter working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jasta being controlled for a moment.
Jasta can't do much from the bottom here.
Jasta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Specter working the head and body with strikes.
Jasta wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Specter thows a huge punch but Jasta dodges it nicely.
Specter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jasta is staying active underneath Specter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jasta is looking to improve his position.
Jasta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Specter wants to take a breather but Jasta is having none of it.
Specter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jasta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jasta tries to roll over but Specter keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jasta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Specter is working away from the top position though.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jasta misses with a two punch combination.
Specter misses with a low kick as Jasta jumps back.

Specter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Jasta pushes Specter off and gets back to his feet.
Specter ducks under a wild hook from Jasta.
Specter takes one on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Specter moves in looking to clinch but Jasta pushes him off.
Good exchange - Jasta coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Specter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jamey Jasta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Specter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jasta throws a hook to the side of Specter's head but Specter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jasta misses with a double jab.
Jasta lands a slapping body shot.
Specter throws a leg kick
and Specter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Specter shoots in looking for a takedown. Jasta tries to sprawl out of it but Specter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jasta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Specter fails with the takedown
and Jasta counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Specter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Specter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jasta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Specter throws a front kick aimed at Jasta's knee but Jasta avoids it well.
Specter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jasta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Jasta.
Jasta connects with a right hand. Specter shakes it off.
Specter is looking to clinch but Jasta is avoiding it.
Specter moves in looking to clinch but Jasta pushes him off.
Specter is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Jasta misses.
Specter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jasta punishes Specter's body with a nice straight punch.
Specter throws a low kick but Jasta moves out of range easily.
Jasta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jasta lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Specter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harvey Specter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Specter wants to clinch up but Jasta keeps it at a distance.
Jasta misses with a body kick.
Specter closes the distance and clinches up with Jasta, looking for a takedown. Specter pushes Jasta against the cage but Jasta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Specter tries to work over Jasta's front leg with a kick but Jasta checks it.
Jasta lunges at Specter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Specter's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jasta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Specter misses with a double jab
and Jasta counters with a one-two to the body.
Specter needs to keep his hands up - Jasta had a free shot at his head there.
Specter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jasta misses with a few strikes there.
Specter catches Jasta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Jasta.

Specter forces Jasta back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Specter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Specter looking for a sweep. Not yet Specter, not yet.
Specter throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jasta scoring with some ground and pound.
Jasta stands up over Specter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Specter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jasta trying to control but Specter is working from the bottom.

Jasta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Specter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jasta has managed to get both his arms back between Specter's legs - danger averted.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Specter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Specter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jamey Jasta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice cross by Jasta.
Jasta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Specter throws an off balance right hand
and Jasta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Specter scores with a leg kick.
Jasta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Specter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jasta.
Jasta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Specter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Specter throws a body punch but Jasta moves out of range.
Specter loads up on a big right hand but Jasta slips the punch.
Jasta lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Specter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamey Jasta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jasta winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamey Jasta!
A victorious Jamey Jasta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.