PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jz Imada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jake the snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jake the snake will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Imada
vs
the snake

203 cm
22
290 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jz Imada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, jake the snake!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like jake the snake has been cut.
Horrible takedown by the snake or perhaps it was just good defense by Imada which made him look bad.
Imada chopping away at his opponent's legs.
the snake works the jab nicely.

It looks like Jz Imada has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imada throws a head kick that misses.

the snake shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than the snake was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Imada on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Imada tries to get out of the position.
Imada keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
the snake avoids the attempt from Imada to control.
the snake looking to control but Imada is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Imada can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

the snake is standing up, even though he is in mount.
the snake shoots in and drives through. Imada sprawls well.
the snake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
the snake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Imada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Imada misses with a body kick.
Imada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by the snake.
the snake looks gassed!
the snake ducks straight into an uppercut from Imada and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - the snake maanges to regain guard straight away.

the snake is rocked!

That has opened up jake the snake's cut even more.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Imada has gone for a leg lock! the snake slips out almost immediately though and dives into Imada's guard.
the snake is still in real trouble! Can Imada finish him?
the snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
the snake seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imada lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for the snake!
the snake wants to hold on but Imada pushes him away.
Imada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for the snake on the ground.

the snake somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Imada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Imada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Imada. No joy for the snake on that attempt.
Jz Imada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jake the snake.
Imada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Imada lands a head shot.
Jab by Imada.
the snake moves out of range of the body kick.
Imada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by the snake.

the snake darts in and clinches Imada up against the cage.
the snake is working Imada over against the cage.
the snake tries to pull guard but Imada holds him up against the cage and eventually the snake drops back down to his feet.
the snake controlling the action here for a moment.
the snake keeps control of Imada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Imada wants to get back to striking at distance but the snake won't allow it.
Imada is trying to break the clinch but the snake has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Imada is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Imada is trying to break the clinch but the snake has him pressed against the cage.

the snake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab by Imada.

The cut above jake the snake's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Imada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

the snake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

the snake pulls Imada into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Imada stands up and waves to the snake to follow him.

the snake darts in and clinches Imada up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
the snake has Imada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Imada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Imada wants to get back to striking at distance but the snake won't allow it.
Imada dodges an elbow strike from the snake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jz Imada dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Imada lands an overhand right.
the snake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Imada.
Imada looks to land a combination. the snake sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
the snake paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
the snake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

the snake takes the fight into the clinch.
the snake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Imada smiles and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Imada.

the snake moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

the snake breaks from the clinch.
the snake thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Imada if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
the snake shoots in for a double leg but Imada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

the snake changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Imada looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Imada bucks up and tries to throw the snake off but instead the snake has got his back!
You can see the frustration on Imada's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Imada staying busy and making it hard for the snake to control.
Imada is really stuck here.
Imada trying to get back to his feet but the snake is in full control for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
the snake struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the snake throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
the snake lands a shot to the head.
Imada is trying to break free.
Imada covering up well under a barage of strikes.
the snake slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

the snake has his opponent's back but Imada is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off the snake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imada throws an overhand right that lands on the snake's shoulder, as the snake tries to avoid the shot.
Jz Imada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

the snake closes the distance and clinches.

the snake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
the snake throws a head kick that Imada semi-blocks.
the snake walks into a stiff left hand from Imada.
Imada fails to land with a series of punches.
Imada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. the snake sees it coming and avoids it easily.

the snake clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, the snake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Imada has had enough of the clinch but the snake keeps him there for the moment.

the snake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
the snake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Imada throws a right and a left that the snake avoids nicely.
the snake shoots in and drives through. Imada sprawls well.
Jz Imada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jake the snake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the snake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Imada throws a nice looking combination but the snake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

the snake clinches up against the cage.
the snake tries for a takedown but Imada manages to get underhooks.
Imada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

the snake breaks from the clinch.
the snake defending well as Imada loads up on a big left hand.
Imada throws a hook but the snake avoids it easily.
the snake is looking to clinch.
the snake slips a jab from Imada.
No luck for the snake with that takedown attempt.
Imada throws a looping overhand right but the snake ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for the snake.

the snake has closed the distance and engaged Imada in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

jake the snake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A right-left combo lands from Imada.
the snake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Imada circles away.
Jz Imada is winning the standup battle so far.
the snake throws a right and a left that both miss.

the snake moves into the clinch successfully.
Imada is trying to break the clinch but the snake has him pressed against the cage.

the snake breaks the clinch.
Imada misses with a straight right.
Imada tries to clinch up but the snake circles away and keeps his distance.
Imada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by the snake.
Imada stuffs the takedown attempt from the snake. the snake gets slowly back to his feet.
Imada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and the snake holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Imada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jz Imada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jake the snake.
the snake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Imada wants to get back to striking at distance but the snake won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the snake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
the snake wants a takedown but no success here.
Imada is trying to break free.
the snake wants a takedown but no success here.
the snake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Imada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Imada has had enough of the clinch but the snake keeps him there for the moment.
Imada can't break the clinch.
the snake looking for a takedown.
Imada being controlled against the cage.
Knees to the body from the snake.

the snake jumps guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Imada looking to pass the guard.
Imada passes the snake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Imada trying to control the action but the snake is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the snake tries to get to full guard but Imada has control of the leg.
Imada stops the snake from getting back to his feet.
Imada tries to pass the half guard into mount. the snake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the snake is looking to control Imada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can the snake avoid being mounted?

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Imada clobbers the snake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Imada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
the snake slips a jab and a cross from Imada.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from the snake.
Imada lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Imada.
A low kick from Imada is predictable there

and the snake counters with a takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imada tries to buck the snake off but the snake is having none of it.

the snake stands up.
the snake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Imada.
the snake slips under a jab.
Imada throws a jab but it's blocked by the snake.
Imada throws a lazy right hand but the snake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Imada stuffs the takedown attempt from the snake. the snake gets slowly back to his feet.
Imada misses with a hook.
Imada throws out a loose jab but the snake uses good head movement to avoid it.

the snake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Imada, pushing him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
jake the snake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think the snake has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jake the snake!