PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobe Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Chan
vs
Bryant

185 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jackie Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kobe Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant fails with a takedown attempt.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt - Chan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bryant tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Chan counters with a single leg into guard. Bryant didn't expect that.

Bryant working for a triangle but Chan defends it easily.
Chan stays in close to Bryant's body and controls the position.
Bryant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chan throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chan really is a fat lump.
Chan is stalling in the full guard.
Chan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bryant is retaining full guard.
Chan controlling from the top position.

Chan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bryant manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chan has Bryant in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chan wants to stand up but Bryant is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Bryant doesn't manage to clinch there - Chan circles away.
Bryant misses with a takedown

and Chan counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackie Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Bryant.

Chan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bryant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Chan gets to mount! Bryant was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Chan tries to control but Bryant wriggling away.
Bryant's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Chan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bryant?
Chan lands a big shot there that rocks Bryant but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant regains half guard.
Chan is looking to take a break and control but Bryant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bryant taking some punishment here, with Chan in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chan trying to pass the guard but Bryant defending well.
Chan trying to advance position but Bryant counters by regaining guard.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chan forces his way into half guard.
Chan trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackie Chan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bryant napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chan scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chan scoring with punches and elbows.
Chan lands a nice forearm strike.

Chan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bryant rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chan's guard! Nice work there by Bryant!

Chan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bryant leaves Chan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Chan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Bryant.

Chan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bryant regains guard immediately.
Bryant wants to sweep but no luck.
Chan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant controls Chan momentarily but Chan frees himself.
Chan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bryant is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chan throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Bryant or perhaps it was just good defense by Chan which made him look bad.
Bryant looks for a takedown but Chan sprawls well.

Chan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bryant sprawls well initially but Chan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chan working over Bryant with some ground and pound. Bryant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackie Chan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bryant is trying to control but Chan manages to pass to mount!
Chan looking to finish Bryant with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bryant!
Bryant is breathing heavily.

Chan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bryant turns into him and now he's in Chan's guard.
Chan wants to stand and escape but Bryant is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chan wriggles free and stands up.

Chan drives through and clinches with Bryant against the cage.
Chan goes for a takedown attempt but Bryant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackie Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chan but Chan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackie Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Bryant.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chan forces Bryant back against the cage and clinches.
Chan wants to get back to striking at distance but Bryant won't allow it.
Chan is looking for a takedown.
Bryant taking a breather.
Bryant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bryant looking to stall.
Bryant prevents a takedown attempt there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryant is working for takedown but Chan is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackie Chan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bryant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bryant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bryant tries to clinch but Chan is having none of it.

Bryant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bryant pulls Chan in close to prevent any damage.
Chan landing some decent shots from guard.
Chan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant looking to control.
Chan content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bryant keeping full guard, as Chan tries to pass.

Chan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bryant manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chan has Bryant in his guard.
Bryant looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chan is working an open guard so Bryant takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Chan closes the distance and pushes Bryant back into the cage.
Chan has Bryant pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bryant manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Bryant jumps guard and drags Chan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bryant is trying to control the position but Chan postures up.
Bryant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chan.
Bryant being controlled here, momentarily.
Chan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan throws a strike but Bryant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chan wants to get back to his feet but Bryant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bryant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chan is keeping the position for now.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Chan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bryant looks to land a combination but Chan avoids it well.

Chan rushes Bryant and presses him up against the cage.

Bryant is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bryant to the mat. Bryant regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Chan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chan wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
Bryant controls Chan momentarily but Chan frees himself.
Bryant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chan is in close to Bryant's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kobe Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Chan has gone for a leg lock! Bryant slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chan's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackie Chan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chan, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackie Chan!