PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Payton Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jabber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Wright
vs
Jabber

172 cm
40
164 lbs
32 - 19 - 2

178 cm
26
165 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition
SP Ultimate Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Payton Wright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Jabber!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabber throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Wright misses the target.
Wright throws a nice looking combination but Jabber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jabber connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Payton Wright has been cut.
Wright throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Jabber moves into range and clinches up with Wright.
Wright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jabber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jabber is trying to break the clinch but Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Wright lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Wright.
Jabber is trying to force a seperation but Wright has the dominant position.
Jabber is trying to force a seperation but Wright has the dominant position.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Jabber throws a head punch that misses.
Wright keeps control of Jabber as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wright tries to work over Jabber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jabber.
Jabber looks winded!
Wright is working Jabber over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Wright.
Wright digs a right hand underneath Jabber's ribcage. Jabber let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Wright.
Wright lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright presses Jabber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wright scores with a shot to the side of Jabber's head.
Wright lands a body punch.
Wright is trying to stall.
Jabber wants to break free but Wright has control.
Jabber can't break the clinch.
Jabber wants to get back to striking at distance but Wright won't allow it.
Jabber prevents a body shot from Wright.
Jabber wants to get back to striking at distance but Wright won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wright.
A nice left hand lands by Wright.
Wright scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Jabber is trying to force a seperation but Wright has the dominant position.
Jabber tries to circle away but Wright has him pinned against the cage.
Wright working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee calls for Wright to work.
Jabber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Jabber.
Wright lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jabber backwards.
Wright working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright digs a right hand underneath Jabber's ribcage. Jabber let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jabber has had enough of the clinch but Wright keeps him there for the moment.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Jabber controls the action.

Jabber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright drops Jabber with a naaaaasty hook - Jabber is in real trouble here! Wright dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Payton Wright!
Payton Wright retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Payton Wright thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.