PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baile Juitso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Corncrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corncrab has chosen TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Juitso
vs
Corncrab

188 cm
22
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
30
193 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baile Juitso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanley Corncrab!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corncrab tries for a takedown but Juitso circles away easily

and Juitso counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Corncrab's guard now.

Corncrab has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Juitso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Juitso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corncrab is keeping the position for now.
Juitso slips nicely into half guard.
Juitso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Corncrab knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Corncrab is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Juitso is working for a kimura but Corncrab is defending it quite comfortably.
Juitso trying to mount his opponent but Corncrab defends it.

Juitso is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Corncrab doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Juitso.
Juitso is trying to control. Corncrab wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two 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.

Juitso seems to be working for a kimura but Corncrab defends the submission attempt.
Corncrab won't allow Juitso to pass to mount.
Juitso is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Corncrab manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Juitso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corncrab looking for a sweep. Not yet Corncrab, not yet.
Juitso looking to pass the guard.
Juitso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juitso passes Corncrab's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Corncrab is staying active underneath Juitso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juitso wants to free his trapped foot but Corncrab is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four 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.

Juitso is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Corncrab has managed to free his arm - good work.
Juitso wants to pass the guard but Corncrab is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corncrab has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Juitso is working away from the top position though.

Juitso is looking for a kimura but Corncrab is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Juitso to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baile Juitso dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Juitso closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Corncrab quickly recovers to half guard.
Juitso trying to mount his opponent but Corncrab defends it.
Corncrab wants to control but Juitso passes into side.

Juitso tries for a kimura but Corncrab is defending well.
Corncrab sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Juitso is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Corncrab doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Juitso.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncrab moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Juitso is fighting to break Corncrab's control of his arms but Corncrab is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Juitso has gone for a leg lock! Corncrab slips out almost immediately though and dives into Juitso's guard.

That's two 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.
Corncrab not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Corncrab drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Juitso dives on top into guard.
Corncrab keeping moving, preventing Juitso from controlling successfully.
Juitso looking to pass the guard.
Juitso landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Juitso drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Corncrab dives on top into guard.

Juitso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Corncrab wants to control from the top but Juitso keeps moving.

Juitso has his foot on Corncrab's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corncrab works his way back into a safe position though.

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.

Juitso has his foot on Corncrab's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corncrab works his way back into a safe position though.
Corncrab must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Juitso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Corncrab defends well.
Corncrab not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Juitso tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Juitso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Corncrab is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baile Juitso dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Corncrab doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Juitso counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Corncrab is trying to maintain the position but Juitso is very close to passing his half guard.

Juitso is working for a submission of some sort.
Corncrab is trying to get back to full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncrab moves into full guard.
Juitso looking to sit in guard and control but Corncrab gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Juitso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corncrab can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Juitso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Corncrab gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stanley Corncrab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baile Juitso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Juitso looking for a sweep. Not yet Juitso, not yet.
Juitso lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Corncrab!
Baile Juitso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Juitso controlling the position easily from mount.
Corncrab really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juitso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Juitso fails to advance to Corncrab's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Juitso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Baile Juitso.

Juitso throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Corncrab tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Juitso is in Corncrab's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baile Juitso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Juitso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baile Juitso!