PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Spiderman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones Maxwell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Maxwell
vs
Spiderman

225 cm
26
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
24
210 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jones Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Spiderman!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Maxwell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maxwell has Spiderman pressed against the cage, preventing Spiderman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maxwell presses Spiderman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maxwell is looking to break free of the clinch but Spiderman has double underhooks.

Maxwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Maxwell takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Spiderman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maxwell tries to circle away but Spiderman has him pinned against the cage.
Maxwell wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maxwell.

Maxwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Maxwell closes the distance and clinches.
Spiderman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spiderman working hard to break the clinch.
Maxwell can't break the clinch.
Maxwell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maxwell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spiderman's efforts to push away.

Maxwell breaks the clinch.
Maxwell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spiderman.
Spiderman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maxwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiderman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right-left combo lands from Maxwell.

It looks like John Spiderman has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Maxwell.
Spiderman throws a series of punches but Maxwell moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Maxwell.
Spiderman looks gassed!
Maxwell with a hook.
Spiderman scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spiderman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Spiderman.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spiderman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maxwell's corner calls for a 1-2. Maxwell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Spiderman is rocked!
Maxwell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spiderman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spiderman is trying desperately to land a takedown but Maxwell is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Spiderman.
Maxwell lands a nice shot to the body.

Maxwell clinches up with Spiderman and pushes him back against the cage.

Maxwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spiderman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maxwell connects with a single shot there.
Maxwell lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Maxwell duly obliges.
Maxwell dips to his left and cracks Spiderman with an uppercut!
Spiderman is still on wobbly legs! Can Maxwell finish him?
Jones Maxwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maxwell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spiderman seems to have recovered his senses.
Maxwell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That has opened up John Spiderman's cut even more.
Maxwell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spiderman at a distance.
Maxwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Spiderman.

Spiderman decides to stand back up.

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

Maxwell pushes Spiderman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Spiderman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Spiderman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spiderman keeps the fight on the outside.
Spiderman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maxwell as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maxwell has Spiderman up against the cage in a clinch.
Maxwell wants to break free but Spiderman has control.

Maxwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spiderman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Maxwell. No joy for Spiderman on that attempt.
Spiderman walks into a straight right hand from Maxwell.
Maxwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spiderman throws a combination that misses
and Spiderman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spiderman fails with the takedown.
Maxwell scores with a body shot.
Spiderman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maxwell.
Maxwell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spiderman dives in and grabs Maxwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maxwell pushes down on Spiderman's head and hops out.
Maxwell throws a one two combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell dodges the punch combination from Spiderman.
Maxwell lands a glancing blow to the side of Spiderman's head.

Spiderman gets the takedown into side control.

Spiderman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maxwell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maxwell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Maxwell is trying to work for a kimura but Spiderman is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maxwell is looking to take a break and control but Spiderman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spiderman wants to get back to his feet.
Maxwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spiderman keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Maxwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Spiderman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Maxwell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spiderman.
Spiderman shoots in and drives through. Maxwell sprawls well.
Maxwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spiderman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maxwell as he jumps to the side.
Jones Maxwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maxwell scores with a jab. Spiderman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maxwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice jab there from Maxwell.
Spiderman walks into a left hand.

Maxwell closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Maxwell breaks the clinch.
Maxwell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spiderman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Maxwell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spiderman, pushing him back against the cage.
Maxwell lands with a left to the head.
Maxwell lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Maxwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell is looking to clinch.
Maxwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maxwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spiderman was well out of range. Poor timing from Maxwell.
Spiderman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maxwell pinned against the cage. Maxwell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Spiderman.
Spiderman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maxwell.
Spiderman circles away from the clinch attempt.

Maxwell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spiderman, pushing him back against the cage.
Spiderman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maxwell has him pressed against the cage.

Maxwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Spiderman.
Nice sprawl there from Maxwell as Spiderman shoots in.
Jones Maxwell is winning the standup battle so far.

Maxwell pushes Spiderman up against the cage in a clinch.
Maxwell lands with a short shot to the head.

Maxwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maxwell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spiderman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Spiderman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maxwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Spiderman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maxwell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spiderman has Maxwell in his guard.
Maxwell stops Spiderman from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Spiderman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Spiderman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maxwell is aware though and is defending well.

Spiderman is looking for a triangle but Maxwell pushes his legs off easily.
Maxwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spiderman is looking to stand up but Maxwell isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maxwell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maxwell is looking to work some ground and pound but Spiderman has wrist control.
Maxwell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maxwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maxwell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left lands for Maxwell.
Maxwell's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Maxwell duly obliges.

Maxwell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maxwell lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Maxwell breaks from the clinch.
Spiderman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maxwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiderman scores with a decent looking hook.
Maxwell is looking to clinch but Spiderman is avoiding it.
Maxwell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spiderman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maxwell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spiderman tries for a takedown but Maxwell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spiderman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maxwell but Maxwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab from Maxwell.
Maxwell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Maxwell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spiderman, pushing him back against the cage.
Maxwell wants to break free but Spiderman has control.
Maxwell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spiderman.
Maxwell lands a hook that snaps the head of Spiderman backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maxwell lands a hook that snaps the head of Spiderman backwards.
Maxwell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spiderman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maxwell pushes Spiderman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Maxwell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Spiderman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Maxwell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spiderman sizes up Maxwell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maxwell is looking to clinch but Spiderman is avoiding it.
A jab from Maxwell does it's job there.
Maxwell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maxwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spiderman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spiderman throws a combination that misses
and Maxwell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck for Spiderman with that takedown attempt.
Maxwell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Spiderman stalks Maxwell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maxwell's face. Maxwell staggers backwards, shaken.
Maxwell misses with a combination

and Spiderman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Maxwell!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Spiderman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Maxwell has worked his arm free - good work by Maxwell!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maxwell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell trying to control here.

Spiderman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maxwell defends it well.

Spiderman is looking for a kimura but Maxwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spiderman to get the leverage.

Spiderman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maxwell desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maxwell works his way to full guard. Good work.

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.
Spiderman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maxwell is trying to get back to half guard.

Spiderman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maxwell is trying to buck Spiderman off.
Maxwell bucks up and tries to throw Spiderman off but instead Spiderman has got his back!
Maxwell tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Spiderman working for a submission but Maxwell is keeping him at bay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell tries to hold on but Spiderman postures up.

Spiderman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Spiderman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Maxwell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Maxwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Spiderman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maxwell is surviving well by controlling Spiderman's body position as best he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maxwell prevents Spiderman from taking his back.

Spiderman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Maxwell has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Maxwell!
Maxwell thows a big elbow that misses.
Maxwell wants to control from the top but Spiderman keeps moving.

Maxwell gets to his feet. Spiderman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jones Maxwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maxwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
John Spiderman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maxwell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spiderman throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Maxwell counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Spiderman.
I think Maxwell 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jones Maxwell!