PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Paw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Jamesion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamesion has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Paw
vs
Jamesion

175 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

162 cm
25
133 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Paw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Jamesion!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamesion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jamesion looks winded!
Nice sprawl there from Jamesion as Paw shoots in.
Mark Jamesion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamesion shoots in for a takedown but Paw shows good takedown defense.
Paw doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jamesion counters with a takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Paw is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Paw looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paw looking for submissions off his back.
Jamesion is looking to take a break and control but Paw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two 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.

Paw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Paw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jamesion pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jamesion in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paw looking for submissions off his back.

Paw actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Paw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jamesion takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mark Jamesion.
Jamesion fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Jamesion will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Paw shoots in looking for a takedown but Jamesion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paw tries for a takedown but Jamesion circles away easily

and Jamesion counters with a single leg into guard. Paw didn't expect that.
Jamesionis looking to pass into half guard but Paw pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Paw is in guard.

Paw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jamesion wants to sweep here but Paw controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paw is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Paw postures up.

Paw is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jamesion is striking from the bottom but Paw uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Jamesion trying to control but Paw postures up.

Paw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paw trying to pass the guard but Jamesion defending well.
Paw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Paw is trying to work for a kimura but Jamesion is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jamesion wants to control but Paw is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Mark Jamesion has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Paw shoots in looking for a takedown but Jamesion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Jamesion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Paw fails to land the takedown.
Paw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jamesion's waist but Jamesion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paw off to one side.
Paw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Paw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamesion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paw.
Paw misses with a takedown

and Jamesion counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jamesion tries to break free but Paw pushes him back against the cage.
Paw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamesion presses Paw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Jamesion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jamesion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jamesion looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Paw is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Paw postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mark Jamesion hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jamesion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jamesion but Jamesion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paw is defended easily by Jamesion.
Paw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jamesion pinned against the cage. Jamesion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jamesion scores with a takedown into Paw's guard.
Jamesion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jamesion slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mark Jamesion.
Paw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jamesion defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamesion misses with a low kick as Paw jumps back.
Paw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jamesion defends it nicely.

Jamesion moves into range and clinches up with Paw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Jamesion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jamesion 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Jamesion!