PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bratts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Textmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bratts
vs
Textmark

192 cm
33
204 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

182 cm
30
222 lbs
20 - 22 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bratts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Justin Textmark!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Textmark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bratts misses with a body kick.
Bratts dives in and grabs Textmark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Textmark pushes down on Bratts's head and hops out.
Bratts tries to clinch up.
Textmark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Textmark digs a good hook to Bratts's body.

Textmark drives through and clinches with Bratts against the cage.

Bratts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Textmark scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Jack Bratts has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bratts wants to land a leg kick but Textmark is out of range.
Bratts connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Textmark's hands.

It looks like Justin Textmark has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratts attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bratts blocks a leg kick.
Bratts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bratts misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Textmark misses the target.
Bratts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bratts throws a leg kick
and Textmark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Textmark throws a poor cross that misses
and Bratts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bratts throws a body punch but Textmark moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Textmark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Textmark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bratts. Bratts obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Textmark swats away the attempt to clinch by Bratts.
Textmark bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bratts's head backwards.
Bratts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bratts. Those never looked like landing.
Textmark throws the left hand but Bratts avoids the punch easily.
Textmark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bratts sprawls well. Bratts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Textmark gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Textmark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bratts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Textmark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Textmark fails with a takedown attempt.
Bratts throws a right hand that Textmark ducks under and follows up with a left that Textmark also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bratts loads up on a big right hand but Textmark slips the punch.
Textmark connects with a body shot that sends Bratts's belly button to the back.
Textmark misses with an uppercut.
Bratts fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Textmark is out of range.
Bratts looks for a takedown but Textmark sprawls well.
Textmark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bratts swivels and escapes.
Jack Bratts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Textmark.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Textmark throws a hook but Bratts avoids it easily.
Bratts throws a series of punches but Textmark moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Textmark dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bratts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Textmark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Textmark looks to land a right hand but Bratts moved out of range.
Bratts takes a swing at Textmark's ribcage but misses.
Textmark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bratts lands a two punch combo.
Textmark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bratts throws a left and a right that both miss
and Textmark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bratts misses with a double jab
and Textmark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratts connects with a solid leg kick.

Bratts closes the distance and pushes Textmark back into the cage.

Bratts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Textmark dodges the punch combination from Bratts.
Bratts misses with a head kick.

Bratts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Textmark prevents a body shot from Bratts.
Bratts is trying to maintain a safe position but Textmark gets an underhook and turns Bratts into the cage.
Bratts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Textmark prevents Bratts from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Textmark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bratts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bratts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Textmark avoids it.
Bratts is pressed up against the cage. Textmark has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bratts down to the mat. Bratts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Textmark.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Textmark tries to clinch but Bratts moves out of range.
Bratts tries a head kick but it misses.

Textmark feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bratts sprawling to the canvas! Bratts rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Textmark finish him?!
Bratts tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bratts enables Textmark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bratts manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Textmark stands up from Bratts's guard - Textmark perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice defenses there by Bratts.
Textmark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bratts swivels and escapes.
Jack Bratts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Textmark.
Bratts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Textmark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bratts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bratts swings for the body but Textmark moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Textmark slips under a jab.
Bratts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bratts blocks a jab.
Bratts needs to keep his hands up - Textmark had a free shot at his head there.
Textmark tries to clinch but Bratts moves away
and Bratts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bratts just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bratts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Textmark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Textmark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Textmark lands in his opponent's guard.
Textmark wants to stand and escape but instead Bratts has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Textmark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bratts.
Bratts trying to control the position from guard on top but Textmark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Textmark wants to control but Bratts passes easily into half guard.

Bratts seems to be looking for submissions.
Bratts is looking to stall here but Textmark recovers full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Textmark is keeping the position for now.
Bratts sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Textmark's guard.
Textmark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bratts.

Textmark actively working from the bottom here.
Textmark connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Textmark is looking for a sweep. Bratts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Textmark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bratts works his way into side control.
Bratts working the ground and pound but Textmark is defending the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Textmark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bratts happy to just control the position for now.
Textmark struggling a bit here.
Textmark is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bratts is staying active.

Bratts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Textmark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Textmark is trying to control Bratts's posture but Bratts avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratts is looking to take a break and control but Textmark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Textmark gets back to half guard.
Textmark is trying to stand.
Bratts throwing shots but Textmark is blocking nicely.
Textmark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bratts is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bratts passes to side control.
Textmark is looking for a sweep.
Textmark regains half guard.
Bratts working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Textmark wants to control but Bratts passes into side.
Textmark struggling a bit here.

Bratts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Textmark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Textmark struggling a bit here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Textmark looking for a sweep but Bratts has passed into full mount! Oh no!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Textmark working to try and regain half guard.
Textmark is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

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 Jack Bratts.
I think Textmark has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight for Justin Textmark!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Justin Textmark!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Justin Textmark!

Justin Textmark wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Justin Textmark made sure he mentioned Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, along with how happy he was to win his fight.