PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Cameron has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cameron
vs
Sparrow

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
189 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Cameron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cameron throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Sparrow shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cameron's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sparrow content to stall in guard here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Sparrow wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cameron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sparrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cameron throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cameron throws a leg kick but Sparrow sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron is looking to slow Sparrow down with leg kicks.

Sparrow darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cameron on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sparrow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jake Cameron just wasn't active enough.

Sparrow is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cameron's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparrow trying to pass the guard but Cameron defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Sparrow.
Cameron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sparrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Sparrow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A combination from Cameron does no damage.
Sparrow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from Cameron does no damage.
Jake Cameron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sparrow shoots in for a takedown but Cameron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Sparrow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cameron tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sparrow is in Cameron's guard.
Sparrow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jake Cameron just wasn't active enough.

Sparrow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cameron was covering up waiting for the punch and Sparrow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sparrow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Cameron wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cameron throws a head kick but Sparrow moves out of range.

Sparrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cameron, pushing him back against the cage.

Sparrow has Cameron pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sparrow pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cameron tumbling to the mat - Sparrow dives into Cameron's guard.
Sparrow controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Sparrow.
Cameron wants to land a leg kick but Sparrow is out of range.

Sparrow clinches up with Cameron and pushes him back against the cage.
Cameron is trying to break free.
Cameron working hard to break the clinch.

Sparrow successfully pulls guard.
Sparrow pulls Cameron in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sparrow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sparrow 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. 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.

Sparrow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sparrow stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sparrow trying to mount his opponent but Cameron defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Sparrow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cameron won't allow Sparrow to pass to mount.
Sparrow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jack Sparrow hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Sparrow darts in and clinches Cameron up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cameron tries to circle away but Sparrow has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cameron's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sparrow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cameron's efforts to push away.
Cameron wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cameron has had enough of the clinch but Sparrow keeps him there for the moment.
Cameron is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sparrow keeps control of Cameron as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Sparrow lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparrow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jack Sparrow has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sparrow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cameron sprawls well. Cameron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sparrow gets slowly back to his feet.

Sparrow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Sparrow seems content to control.
Jake Cameron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jack Sparrow hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sparrow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Cameron tries to sprawl but Sparrow drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sparrow keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jack Sparrow has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Sparrow drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparrow happy to just control the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Sparrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sparrow 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Sparrow!