PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brijwanth J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jahsheed shakur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

J
vs
shakur

185 cm
20
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
208 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

FIGHT19: FIGHTWEAR

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brijwanth J!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, jahsheed shakur!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
shakur defending well as J loads up on a big left hand.
jahsheed shakur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
J stuffs the takedown attempt from shakur. shakur gets slowly back to his feet.
J scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
shakur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
J stuffs the takedown attempt from shakur. shakur gets slowly back to his feet.
Brijwanth J has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jahsheed shakur.
J throws a lazy right hand but shakur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
J swats away the attempt to clinch by shakur.
shakur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
shakur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with J but J pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters circling - J throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brijwanth J is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
J takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
shakur shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says J as he avoids it easily.
J misses the shot to the body.
J throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for J.
J slow jab from shakur misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of shakur 's head but he takes it in his stride.
J scores with a hook to the body. shakur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from J misses.
J cracks a nice hook into shakur's ribs.
shakur looks gassed!
shakur ducks under a wild hook from J.
J throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
J moves forwards but shakur connects with a nice, crisp jab.
J throws a one two combo.
shakur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
J misses with an uppercut. shakur saw that one coming.
J misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by J.

It looks like jahsheed shakur has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for J.
shakur looks for a takedown but J sprawls well.
J scores with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
J fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from J does it's job there.
shakur doesn't manage to clinch there - J circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brijwanth J dominated that round.
The cut man is working on jahsheed shakur's cut.
That's time! J's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

J throws a series of punches but shakur avoids them all with ease.
No luck for shakur with that takedown attempt.
J keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
J stuns shakur with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
J is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
J stuffs the takedown.
shakur takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from J does it's job there.
J tries to bum rush shakur with a series of wild strikes but shakur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
shakur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from shakur there as he acknowledges the shot.
shakur is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from J.
J scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
J's corner calls for a 1-2. J obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
shakur tries for a takedown but J sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brijwanth J has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jahsheed shakur.
shakur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

shakur closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming J to the mat! J manages to get full guard.
J wants to get back to his feet but shakur is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

J pushes shakur off and scrambles back to his feet.
shakur tries to clinch there but J circles away.

shakur looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for J!
shakur tries to control but J wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
shakur takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
J holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as shakur tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
shakur trying to control but J is having none of it.
shakur landing strikes from the mount.
shakur postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. J looks a forlorn figure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
shakur is landing with some decent strikes but J is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
shakur throws some wild stikes that J manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brijwanth J will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on jahsheed shakur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

J moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
shakur closes the distance and clinches up with J, looking for a takedown. shakur pushes J against the cage but J circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
J tries to bum rush shakur with a series of wild strikes but shakur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
J pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
shakur throws a series of strikes that have J backpedaling.
shakur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has J pinned against the cage. J gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
J lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
J throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brijwanth J is winning the standup battle so far.
shakur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but J swivels and escapes.
Brijwanth J has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jahsheed shakur.
A combination from J does no damage.
shakur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
J throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
shakur falls off balance throwing a combination
and J cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
J lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as shakur backs up against the cage.
J moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
J throws a jab when shakur was well out of range.
shakur dodges the punch combination from J.
shakur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
shakur with a poor takedown
and J counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice shot lands for J.
shakur misses with a takedown
and J connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
shakur misses with a takedown
and shakur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from J.
J keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
shakur shoots in for a double leg but J sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
jahsheed shakur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

shakur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with J, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from J.
J is trying to break free.
J is trying to break free.
shakur throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
J makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
shakur tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. J smiles and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brijwanth J showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for J, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Brijwanth J!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Brijwanth J!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Brijwanth J!

Brijwanth J wins by unanimous decision!