PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sprat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeffrey Combs has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Combs
vs
Sprat

208 cm
18
177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

160 cm
22
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeffrey Combs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Sprat!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Sprat as he connects with a hook.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sprat enables Combs to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sprat manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sprat wants to get back to his feet but Combs passes into half guard.

Combs working over Sprat with some ground and pound. Sprat looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sprat trying to hold on to Combs's head to control him but Combs postures up.
Sprat missing with punches from the bottom.
Sprat is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs throwing shots but Sprat is blocking nicely.
Sprat trying to hold on to Combs's head to control him but Combs postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprat gets back to full guard.
Sprat controlling Combs's posture.
Combs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Combs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Combs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sprat controlling Combs's posture.
Sprat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Combs is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sprat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sprat is trying to keep Combs in close.
Sprat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Combs is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sprat has eaten all the pies!
Sprat dives in and grabs Combs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Combs pushes down on Sprat's head and hops out.
Combs wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Combs circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Combs as Sprat shoots in.
Jeffrey Combs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Sprat.
Combs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sprat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Sprat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sprat digs a right hand into Combs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Combs's gas tank.
Sprat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sprat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Combs's efforts to push away.
Combs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Combs wants to get back to striking at distance but Sprat won't allow it.

Sprat has picked Combs up - he's going for a ride! Sprat dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Combs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sprat on the ground.
Sprat prevents Combs from standing back up.
Sprat wants to take a breather but Combs is having none of it.
Combs is looking to control Sprat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Combs avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Combs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Combs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Combs punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sprat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Combs preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Combs is looking for a sweep. Sprat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Sprat will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sprat shoots in looking for a takedown. Combs tries to sprawl out of it but Sprat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Combs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Sprat moves into the clinch.

Sprat is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Combs can't fight it off and eventually Sprat manages to take the fight to the floor. Combs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sprat wants to control from the top but Combs keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprat wants to stand but Combs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Combs looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sprat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprat wants to take a breather but Combs is having none of it.
Combs wants to improve his position but Sprat is controlling well.
Combs is refusing to be controlled, as Sprat sits in half guard.
Sprat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Combs manages to get to full guard.
Sprat cracks Combs with a solid left hand.
Combs looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sprat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Combs tries to get to full guard but Sprat has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sprat manages to pass to mount!
Combs is trying desperately to improve position.

Sprat is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Combs has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sprat is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Combs can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Combs is squirming around, avoiding Sprat's attempts to control the action.
Combs tries to reverse the position but Sprat maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Sprat goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Combs turns into him and now he's in Sprat's guard.
Sprat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sprat scores with a nice shot.
Combs postures up.
Sprat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sprat prevents Combs from getting back to his feet.
Sprat wants to get up but he can't break Combs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sprat throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Combs is on top in guard.

Combs postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sprat is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sprat pulls Combs in close to prevent any damage.
Combs cracks Sprat with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sprat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Sprat rushes Combs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sprat is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sprat tries to score a body lock takedown but Combs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sprat keeps control of Combs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Combs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Combs.
Sprat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Sprat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Combs clinches up with Sprat and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sprat.

Combs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Sprat closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Combs bucks up and tries to throw Sprat off but instead Sprat has got his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs wants to escape the position.

Sprat is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Combs defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sprat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sprat trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sprat is hanging on to Combs's back as he tries to escape.

Sprat is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Combs is defending well though. Sprat let's go of the attempt for now.
Combs rolls, trying to escape but Sprat keeps control of the position.

Sprat working for a choke but Combs is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprat doesn't have the hooks in and Combs manages to turn into his guard.
Combs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Combs won't allow Sprat to get back to his feet.

Sprat looking for subs off his back but Combs has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sprat trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Combs connects with a nice short shot to Sprat's temple.
Combs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sprat wants to improve his position but Combs is controlling well.
Combs stops Sprat from getting back to his feet.
Combs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ground and pound from Combs.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Combs lands a nice short elbow.
Combs working the head and body with strikes.
Combs working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sprat is looking for a sweep. Combs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sprat is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Jeffrey Combs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Sprat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sprat tries to reverse the position but Combs maintains control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Combs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sprat 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Sprat!