PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Joestar (ranked 581 p4p, 731 weight class) and Roman Ship (ranked 26 p4p, 43 weight class). Joestar comes to the cage accompanied by Coda - Bloody Stream. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Joestar
vs
Ship

195 cm
36
242
26 - 21 - 0

195 cm
33
283
22 - 28 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Fast

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johan Joestar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 28 - 1, fighting out of London, Roman Ship!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Hemmingworth and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ship slips under a jab from Joestar.
Joestar throws a combination that misses

and Ship counters with a single leg into guard. Joestar didn't expect that.
Ship trying to control but Joestar is working from the bottom.
Ship pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joestar is keeping the position for now.
Ship prevents Joestar from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Joestar wants to get back to his feet but Ship is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ship trying to control the position from guard on top but Joestar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Joestar pushes Ship off and gets back to his feet.
Ship fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ship looks to land a right hand but Joestar moved out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ship.

Ship is trying to get an arm triangle but Joestar is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joestar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joestar is trying to get back to half guard.

Ship is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joestar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Joestar tries to buck Ship off but Ship is having none of it.
Joestar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ship off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Joestar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ship is in bad spot here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ship tries to escape but Joestar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ship manages to reverse the position and now he's in Joestar's guard. Nice work there by Ship.
Joestar looking for a sweep. Not yet Joestar, not yet.
Ship won't allow Joestar to get back to his feet.
Ship pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joestar is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ship stops Joestar from standing up.
Ship wants to control from the top but Joestar keeps moving.

Ship drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Joestar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ship has Joestar in his guard.

Ship has his hands on Joestar's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ship looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roman Ship will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ship swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joestar slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Ship throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Ship clinches with his opponent.
Joestar scores with an uppercut up the middle.

It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ship.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joestar.
A head punch on the inside from Ship fails to land.
Joestar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ship swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joestar throws a punch but it's blocked by Ship.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ship.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship blocks an uppercut.
Joestar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ship trying to control the position but instead, Joestar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ship into the cage.
Ship tries a body shot but Joestar blocks it.
I was talking to Joestar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ship working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joestar is trying to break the clinch but Ship has him pressed against the cage.
Joestar has a couple of punches blocked by Ship.
Joestar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joestar misses with some punches.
Joestar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joestar throws a punch but it's blocked by Ship.
Joestar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ship backwards.
Ship is struggling to control the position.
Joestar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ship blocks an uppercut.
Ship fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ship fails to land.
Ship's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ship stalling against the cage.
Joestar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joestar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ship is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joestar misses with the head strike.
Joestar blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Joestar fails to land.
Ship misses with a punch to the body.
Ship trying to stall but Joestar improves his position.
Ship lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ship lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ship takes a shot to the head.
Ship misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joestar.
Ship tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Joestar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Joestar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joestar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ship tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joestar's elbow.
Joestar misses with the head strike.
Ship misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ship blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Ship jumps into guard, dragging Joestar to the mat.

Ship looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joestar wants to stand and escape but instead Ship has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Ship preventing the sweep.
Joestar keeping moving, preventing Ship from controlling successfully.

Ship is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Joestar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Joestar has escaped and now he's on top!

Joestar gets to his feet - Ship follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ship keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joestar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Joestar throws a leg kick but Ship checks it.
Joestar lands with an overhand left.
Joestar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ship.
Joestar leaves Ship with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roman Ship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joestar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ship throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Joestar counter with a right hand.
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!
Ship stuns Joestar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Joestar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ship fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ship misses with a left hand
and Joestar counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Joestar misses its intended target.
Ship fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joestar avoids it really well and circles away.
Joestar scores with a nice right hand.

That has opened up Roman Ship's cut even more.
Johan Joestar is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ship throws out the jab.
Ship throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joestar on the side of the head.
Ship throws a right hand that misses
and Joestar counters with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship misses the shot to the body.
Joestar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ship takes a step back to recover.
Ship takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ship blocks a jab.
Joestar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ship.
Joestar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joestar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ship misses with an uppercut
and Joestar counters with a low kick, right behind Ship 's knee.
Joestar slips a jab from Ship.
Joestar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ship changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ship connects with a crisp jab.
Ship lands with a good body shot.
Ship checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ship on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ship takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Joestar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ship tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joestar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice leg kick from Joestar, right into the meat of the thigh.

Ship fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Joestar sprawls well initially but Ship persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Joestar is trying to stand up here but Ship is controlling him well.

Ship wants to work for an arm triangle but Joestar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ship prevents Joestar from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joestar is refusing to be controlled, as Ship sits in half guard.
Joestar tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ship manages to move to mount!
Ship with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Ship swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Joestar is now in Ship's guard. A big mistake from Ship there, giving up the dominant position!
Joestar is looking to stand up but Ship won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Joestar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ship, up you get!
Ship tries to clinch up.
Joestar keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Joestar misses the target.
Joestar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ship.
Ship tries for a takedown but Joestar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ship's corner calls for a 1-2. Ship obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot by Ship.
Ship misses the body punch
and Joestar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Joestar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

The cut above Roman Ship's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ship shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joestar as he jumps to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Joestar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joestar 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Joestar!
Johan Joestar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.