PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ice Cube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Jellyroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cube's entrance music is Bow Down. A fine choice. Jellyroll has chosen The Ecstasy of Gold as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cube
vs
Jellyroll

185 cm
24
220 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

182 cm
26
205 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ice Cube!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Jellyroll!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jellyroll misses with a looping right.
Cube defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jellyroll.
Cube throws a combination. Jellyroll tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cube misses the shot to the body.
Cube ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cube's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jellyroll under the eye.
Nice jab there from Cube.
Cube moves out of range of the strikes.

Jellyroll shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cube manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Cube is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jellyroll is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cube is pulling down on Jellyroll's head to control his posture.
Jellyroll wants to control from the top but Cube keeps moving.

Cube uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cube slips under a jab from Jellyroll.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jellyroll throws a jab but it's blocked by Cube.
Jellyroll takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jellyroll doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cube counters with a series of strikes. Jellyroll will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jellyroll will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ice Cube has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Jellyroll.
A right-left combo lands from Cube.
Cube takes one on the button.
Simon Jellyroll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cube displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jellyroll throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Cube - just one landing.
Cube moves out of range as Jellyroll strikes.
Jellyroll drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cube defending well as Jellyroll loads up on a big left hand.
Jellyroll throws a jab but it's blocked by Cube.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll misses with a straight left.
Jellyroll shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cube avoids the body shot from Jellyroll.
Cube comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cube.
Cube lands with a straight right. Jellyroll didn't see that one coming.
Jellyroll misses with a straight right.
Cube with a hook.
Ice Cube is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jellyroll gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cube makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cube lands a jab to the head.
Cube lands a jab to the head.
Jellyroll fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cube lands with a good body shot.
Cube lands with an uppercut that bounces Jellyroll off the cage and back into range.
Cube moves out of range of the strikes.
Cube lunges at Jellyroll with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jellyroll's hand.
Jellyroll misses with a straight left.
Cube jabs at Jellyroll's body.
Jellyroll shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cube sprawls well. Cube wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jellyroll gets slowly back to his feet.
Cube dips to his left and cracks Jellyroll with an uppercut!
Cube lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cube fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jellyroll throws a jab but it's blocked by Cube.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll looks to land a left hand but Cube moved out of range nicely.
Cube lands a slapping body shot.
Jellyroll misses with a body shot.
Jellyroll might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cube uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jellyroll.
Jellyroll looks to land a left hand but Cube moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cube, as that shot connected.
Jellyroll misses with a right hand
and Cube counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cube dips to his left and cracks Jellyroll with an uppercut!
Jellyroll takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cube lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cube scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jellyroll doesn't seem bothered though.
Cube takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Jellyroll is rocked!
Cube slips under a jab from Jellyroll.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ice Cube dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cube lands a two punch combo.
Cube slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jellyroll is still on wobbly legs! Can Cube finish him?
A big right from Jellyroll misses.
Jellyroll seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cube darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jellyroll fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jellyroll misses with a lunging right hand
and Cube counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cube wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cube lands a nice hook to Jellyroll's body. Jellyroll takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jellyroll takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jellyroll throws a looping overhand right but Cube ducks down to avoid it.
Cube scores with a nice head shot.
Jellyroll shoots in looking for a takedown but Cube manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jellyroll's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cube connects with a looping right hand.

Cube throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Jellyroll tumbling to the canvas!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cube wanted to stand there but Jellyroll had control of the position.
Cube advances to half guard.
Cube missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Cube is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jellyroll doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cube.
Jellyroll has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cube is working away from the top position though.
Cube is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jellyroll can do to turn this around?

Cube is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cube is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jellyroll is just riding it out for now. Cube eventually gives up the hold.

Cube is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cube is trying to work for a kimura but Jellyroll is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jellyroll wants to get back to his feet.

Cube decides to stand and escape the position.
Cube stuffs the takedown attempt from Jellyroll. Jellyroll gets slowly back to his feet.
Ice Cube has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Jellyroll.
Jellyroll misses with a left hand
and Cube counters with a left to the body.
Jellyroll tries for a takedown but Cube sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cube throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jellyroll drops his hands momentarily and Cube takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Cube as he connects with a hook.
Jellyroll looks to land a right hand but Cube moved out of range.
Ice Cube is winning the standup battle so far.
Cube lands with an uppercut that bounces Jellyroll off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cube scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jellyroll in his tracks.
Jellyroll on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cube jabs Jellyroll to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jellyroll is breathing heavily.
Jellyroll drops his hands momentarily and Cube takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jellyroll misses with a jab to the body

and Cube counters with a left and a right that hurts Jellyroll! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Cube jumps into full mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cube trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Cube looking to secure an arm triangle but Jellyroll defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ice Cube dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jellyroll misses with a right hand
and Cube counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Cube.
Cube misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jellyroll has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jellyroll there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jellyroll just misses with a punch to the body.
Jellyroll throws a big shot that misses.
Jellyroll throws an off balance right hand
and Cube counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cube swings for the body but Jellyroll moves out of range.
Jellyroll misses with a looping left.
Cube scores with a nice right hand.
Cube drops Jellyroll with a straight right hand, right on the button! Cube follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ice Cube!