PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jamesion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skeeb Skoobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamesion comes to the cage accompanied by The red carpet. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Jamesion
vs
Skoobs

162 cm
28
133 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

180 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Jamesion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Skeeb Skoobs!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skoobs moves out of range of the leg kick from Jamesion.
Skoobs swings away with a body shot that misses

and Jamesion counters by clinching up.

Jamesion has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Skoobs uses from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Skoobs looking to sit in guard and control but Jamesion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Skoobs looking to control.

Jamesion decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Skoobs, up you get!

Jamesion darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Skoobs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skoobs pushes Jamesion off looking to stand but Jamesion dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamesion is thwarting Skoobs's attempts to control the position.

Jamesion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Skoobs tries to kick Jamesion off but Jamesion keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jamesion in particular looking to stall.
Skoobs throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Skoobs is looking to improve his position.
Skoobs wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skoobs is defending against the submission attempts here by Jamesion.
Skoobs tries to roll over but Jamesion keeps him under control.
Skoobs wants to control but Jamesion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skoobs is staying active underneath Jamesion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Skoobs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jamesion.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jamesion in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skoobs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Mark Jamesion has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jamesion misses with a takedown attempt - Skoobs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Jamesion gets a takedown into half guard.
Skoobs is pressing down on Jamesion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Skoobs trying to keep a closed guard but Jamesion is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skoobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Skoobs, not yet.

Skoobs is working an open guard so Jamesion takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Jamesion clinches.
Skoobs working hard to break the clinch.
Skoobs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jamesion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jamesion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skoobs smiles and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skoobs shoots and misses

and Jamesion counters by moving into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jamesion being controlled against the cage.
Skoobs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Jamesion dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Skoobs shoots in for a takedown but Jamesion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jamesion throws a combination. Skoobs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jamesion takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Skoobs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jamesion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Skoobs's guard.
Skoobs has Jamesion pulled in close to control his posture.

Skoobs looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jamesion has picked Skoobs up and slammed him! Skoobs can't keep hold of the triangle and Jamesion manages to pass to side control!
Skoobs is trying to control Jamesion's posture but Jamesion avoids it.
Skoobs wants to get back to his feet but Jamesion drags him back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Skoobs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamesion working the ground and pound.
Skoobs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jamesion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Skoobs prevents Jamesion from moving into mount.
Jamesion scoring with punches from side control.
Jamesion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skoobs on the ground.
Jamesion content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Jamesion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skoobs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skoobs can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamesion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skoobs keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamesion tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jamesion is looking to take a break and control but Skoobs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Skoobs's face as Jamesion controls the position.
Skoobs sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Skoobs is looking for a sweep. Jamesion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skoobs wants to get back to his feet.

Jamesion wants to work for an arm triangle but Skoobs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jamesion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skoobs trying to control but Jamesion postures up.
Jamesion is taking a breather. Skoobs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Skoobs trying to hold on to Jamesion's head to control him but Jamesion postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skoobs gets back to full guard.
Jamesion stays in close to Skoobs's body and controls the position.
Jamesion wants to pass the guard but Skoobs is keeping the position.
Jamesion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Skoobs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jamesion defends it easily.
Jamesion stopping the sweep attempt from Skoobs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jamesion gets to his feet. Skoobs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Jamesion dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jamesion fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Skoobs to the ground. Jamesion is now in Skoobs's guard.
Skoobs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Skoobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jamesion's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Skoobs keeping full guard, as Jamesion tries to pass.

Skoobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Jamesion gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jamesion closes the distance and clinches up with Skoobs, looking for a takedown. Jamesion pushes Skoobs against the cage but Skoobs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Jamesion drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jamesion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skoobs is trying to control the position but Jamesion postures up.
Skoobs wants to hit a switch here but Jamesion passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Skoobs there!
Skoobs tries to lock up and control but Jamesion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Skoobs defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jamesion.
Jamesion wants to take his opponent's back but Skoobs doesn't allow it.
Jamesion prevents Skoobs from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamesion controlling from the full mount.

Jamesion is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Skoobs has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Skoobs!
Skoobs lands a couple of elbows.

Jamesion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jamesion is trying to keep Skoobs in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skoobs trying to control but Jamesion is working from the bottom.
Skoobs looking to sit in guard and control but Jamesion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Skoobs trying to keep a closed guard but Jamesion is proving a slippery customer.
Skoobs tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jamesion gets to his feet. Skoobs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Skoobs gets caught flat footed, as Jamesion shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jamesion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Skoobs is working an open guard so Jamesion takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Skoobs enables Jamesion to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Skoobs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skoobs has Jamesion pulled in close to control his posture.
Skoobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jamesion is one step ahead there.
Skeeb Skoobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Jamesion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Jamesion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jamesion has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Jamesion!
Our winner, Mark Jamesion, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.