PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Damien Havoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake The Muss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Havoc
vs
The Muss

169 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
19
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damien Havoc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake The Muss!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Muss has his takedown stuffed
and Havoc counters with a three punch combo that has The Muss backing up. The Muss nods at Havoc to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Muss.
The Muss fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Havoc avoids it really well and circles away.
Damien Havoc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake The Muss.
The Muss closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch combination from Havoc misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Muss circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Muss throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The Muss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Havoc counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Muss fails to land with a series of punches.
The Muss throws a head kick that Havoc semi-blocks.
The Muss fails with the takedown.
Havoc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Muss throws a head kick that misses.
The Muss tries for a takedown but Havoc circles away easily
and Havoc counters with a series of strikes. The Muss will be more careful next time no doubt.

The Muss is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Havoc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Damien Havoc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Havoc misses with a straight left.
The Muss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Muss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Muss is still on wobbly legs! Can Havoc finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Muss swats away the attempt to clinch by Havoc.
The Muss seems to have recovered his senses.
The Muss lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The Muss misses with a takedown attempt
and Havoc counters with a two punch combo.
The Muss throws a quick inside leg kick.

The Muss moves into range and clinches up with Havoc.
The Muss trying to land knees to the body.
The Muss tries to pull guard but Havoc holds him up against the cage and eventually The Muss drops back down to his feet.
Havoc is trying to break the clinch but The Muss has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on The Muss - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Havoc lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Muss backwards.
Havoc wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Muss can't get the takedown.
The Muss jumps guard but Havoc stands there with The Muss around his waist. The Muss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Havoc is trying to push The Muss away but The Muss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Havoc tries for a takedown but The Muss manages to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Muss is working for takedown but Havoc is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Muss jumps guard but Havoc stands there with The Muss around his waist. The Muss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

The Muss breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Damien Havoc will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Muss.
No luck for The Muss with that takedown attempt.
The Muss shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Havoc tries to clinch there but The Muss circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Muss has a takedown stuffed.
Damien Havoc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake The Muss.
The Muss throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Muss misses with a takedown attempt
and Havoc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Havoc lands a two punch combo.
Havoc throws a right and a left that The Muss avoids nicely.
Havoc leaves The Muss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Havoc digs a good hook to The Muss's body.
Havoc with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havoc throws a combination. The Muss tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The Muss throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Havoc's waist but Havoc gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Muss off to one side.
Havoc tries to clinch there but The Muss circles away.
Damien Havoc is winning the standup battle so far.
The Muss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Muss fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Havoc.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Muss has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havoc swinging wildly here.
Havoc fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Muss.
A punch combination from Havoc misses.
The Muss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havoc manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Muss shoots in but Havoc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Muss lands with a slapping head kick.
The Muss fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Muss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Havoc tries to avoid it but The Muss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Havoc to the ground. Havoc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Damien Havoc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Muss is breathing heavily.
Havoc jabs The Muss to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The Muss has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from The Muss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Havoc dominated that second round.
That's time! Havoc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The Muss goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The Muss lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Muss shoots and misses
and Havoc counters with a two punch combo.

Havoc takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Havoc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Muss throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The Muss fails to pull guard.
The Muss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Havoc gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Damien Havoc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake The Muss.

The Muss pulls guard successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc forces his way into half guard.
Havoc is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Muss!
Havoc takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Muss is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The Muss is trying desperately to improve position.
Havoc controlling from mount.
The Muss tries to reverse the position but Havoc maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havoc takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Muss is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Muss tries to hold on but Havoc postures up.
The Muss is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Havoc takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Muss tries to buck Havoc off but he can't manage it.
Damien Havoc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Havoc sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havoc avoids the attempt from The Muss to control.
Jake The Muss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Muss is desperately trying to improve his position but Havoc has a good base and remains in mount.
Havoc controlling the pace for now.
Havoc has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Havoc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Havoc, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Havoc!