PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brazilian Experiment II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Case has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brazilian Experiment II's chin.

Experiment II
vs
Case

177 cm
24
165 lbs
15 - 7 - 1

170 cm
27
166 lbs
10 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian Experiment II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Justin Case!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case wants to clinch up but Experiment II keeps it at a distance.
Case throws a left and a right that both miss
and Experiment II counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Case misses with the combination.
Case avoids the body shot from Experiment II.
Case looks to land a left hand but Experiment II moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Experiment II misses.
Experiment II misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Case.
Case fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment II manages to avoid it.
Experiment II tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Case was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment II.
Case throws a big shot that misses.
Case throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Experiment II.

Case moves into range and clinches up with Experiment II.
Case tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Case wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Experiment II has him pressed against the cage.
Experiment II has had enough of the clinch but Case keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Case tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Case letting Experiment II take a breather here.

Case breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Experiment II. Beautiful body shot.
Case feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Experiment II's calf.
A punch lands to the side of Case 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Experiment II fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Case manages to avoid it.
Experiment II showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Case.
Case takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Case throws out a loose jab but Experiment II uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment II misses with a wild body shot.
Case misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment II throws a big shot that misses.

Case throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Experiment II tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Case is in Experiment II's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Case throwing strikes from guard but Experiment II blocks nicely.
Case throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Case working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Experiment II's head.

Case has gone for a leg lock! Experiment II slips out almost immediately though and dives into Case's guard.
Case thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Case has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Experiment II 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment II trying to stand up but can't free himself from Case's guard.
Experiment II trying to control the position from guard on top but Case is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Experiment II stopping the sweep attempt from Case.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brazilian Experiment II wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Experiment II throws a hook to the side of Case's head but Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment II fails to land with a series of punches.
Case throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Experiment II tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Case was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment II.
Case throws a jab but it's blocked by Experiment II.
Experiment II fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Case looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Case misses with a head kick.
Case slips under a jab from Experiment II.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Case.
Experiment II throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Experiment II pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Experiment II is looking to wear down Case with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Experiment II throws a series of punches but Case moves out of range.
Experiment II throws a right hand that Case ducks under and follows up with a left that Case also avoids with ease.
Case tries to clinch but Experiment II moves away
and Experiment II counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Case thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Justin Case will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Case, as that shot connected.
Case misses with a wild combination.
Justin Case seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment II just misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment II swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Case lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Experiment II at a distance.
The fighters circling - Case throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Case ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Case shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Experiment II sprawls well. Experiment II wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Case gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Case lands with a thumping leg kick.
Case chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Experiment II misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Case drives through with a takedown into guard.
Case tries to free his leg and advance position but Experiment II is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Experiment II is on top in guard.

Case has his foot on Experiment II's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Experiment II works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Case looking to control.
Experiment II is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment II preventing the sweep.
Experiment II slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Brazilian Experiment II just wasn't active enough.
Case fails to land the takedown.
Experiment II looks to land a combination but Case avoids it well.
Experiment II looks to throw the jab but Case is out of range.
Experiment II fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Case manages to avoid it.
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!
No joy there for Experiment II, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Experiment II throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brazilian Experiment II is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case misses with a body shot.
Brazilian Experiment II is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Experiment II tries to work over Case's front leg with a kick but Case checks it.
Case swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Experiment II counters with a left to the body.
Experiment II avoids the head kick by Case.
Case scores with a kick to the body.
Experiment II scores with a nice strike.
Case wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Case. That snapped Experiment II's head back.
Justin Case is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Case avoids a punch combination nicely.
Case looks to throw the jab but Experiment II is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment II looks to land a left hand but Case moved out of range nicely.
Experiment II ducks right into an uppercut from Case.
Case tries to clinch there but Experiment II circles away.
Case fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment II manages to avoid it.
Experiment II with a jab.
Case throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment II moves out of range easily.
Case throws a leg kick but Experiment II sees it coming and moves out of range.
Case feints and then cracks Experiment II's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Experiment II down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment II blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Case is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Experiment II throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.
Experiment II scores with a nice head shot.
Case misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Case showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Case ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment II moves away.
Experiment II connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Experiment II throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Case counters with a big head kick but Experiment II shrugs it off.
Experiment II throws a big shot that misses.
Case shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Experiment II but Experiment II pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Case misses with a few strikes there.
Case throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Case throws a body punch but Experiment II moves out of range.
Case tries a head kick but it misses.
Experiment II takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up but Experiment II swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Case tries to clinch but Experiment II moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Case lands a high kick!
Experiment II looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Experiment II throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment II connects with a crisp jab.
Experiment II blocks a head kick by Case.
Case avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Experiment II finds it's way through Case's defenses.
Case swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Case throws out a leg kick but Experiment II moves out of range and Case only half commits.
Case slips a jab and a cross from Experiment II.
Experiment II misses with a left hand
and Case counters with a nice uppercut.
Case throws a combination. Experiment II tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case doesn't manage to clinch there - Experiment II circles away.
Case misses with an uppercut
letting Experiment II counter with a right hand.
Case doesn't manage to clinch there - Experiment II circles away.
Case throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Experiment II.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment II feints a jab promting Case to slip. Experiment II then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Case slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Case misses with a looping left.
Case misses with a few strikes there.
Case feints and then cracks Experiment II's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Experiment II down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment II moves out of range as Case strikes.
Experiment II slips under a jab from Case.
Case showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Experiment II.
Experiment II slips a jab from Case.
Case throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Justin Case is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Experiment II throws a right hand that Case ducks under and follows up with a left that Case also avoids with ease.
Case throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Case misses.
Case misses with a head kick.
Case takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Case ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Case scores with a jab.
Experiment II misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Case.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Experiment II defends it nicely.
Experiment II throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Case dodges the punch combination from Experiment II.
Case misses with a head kick.
Case throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Case tries to clinch but Experiment II is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment II scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brazilian Experiment II has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Experiment II throws a series of strikes that have Case backpedaling.
Experiment II darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brazilian Experiment II.
Well Case has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Justin Case!