PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wiener Wacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taiga Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taiga Jim told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Wacker
vs
Jim

180 cm
30
187 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

189 cm
25
189 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wiener Wacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taiga Jim!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wacker pushes Jim up against the cage in a clinch.
Jim misses with the head strike.
Wacker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Wacker is trying to trip Jim. He has hold of a leg but Jim is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wacker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wacker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jim pulls Wacker in close to his closed guard and prevents Wacker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wacker is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker stands and throws Jim's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wacker is trying to move to mount but Jim reverses beautifully and ends up in Wacker's guard.
Wacker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jim controls the pace.
Let's hope that Jim has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wacker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jim.
Jim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jim trying to control the position from guard on top but Wacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wacker wants to sweep here but Jim controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim lands a couple of digs.
Jim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jim is looking to work some ground and pound but Wacker has wrist control.
Wacker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jim is one step ahead there.

Wacker working for a triangle but Jim defends it easily.
Wacker has momentary wrist control but Jim slips an elbow through the middle.
Wacker keeping moving, preventing Jim from controlling successfully.

Wacker looking for a guillotine here but Jim defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wacker working for a triangle but Jim defends it easily.
Wacker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Wacker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Wacker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jim seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wacker looking for a sweep. Not yet Wacker, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wacker can't keep his opponent in guard - Jim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jim working over Wacker with some ground and pound. Wacker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jim is trying to control. Wacker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wacker wants to get back to full guard.
Jim slips a nice elbow through Wacker's hands, connecting with Wacker's forehead.
Jim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wacker gets back to full guard.
Jim trying to control the position from guard on top but Wacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wacker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wiener Wacker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jim swinging wildly here.
Jim throws out a loose jab but Wacker uses good head movement to avoid it.

Jim throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wacker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jim is in Wacker's guard.

Wacker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jim controlling from the top position.
Taiga Jim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jim trying to control but Wacker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jim controls the pace.
Jim lands a couple of digs.
Wacker looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim preventing the sweep.
Jim trying to control the position from guard on top but Wacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wacker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jim works over Wacker with some ground and pound from guard.
Jim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Wacker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jim has passed into half guard!
Wacker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jim trying to control but Wacker is working from the bottom.
Jim preventing the sweep.
Jim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wacker wants to sweep here but Jim controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim working some strikes from top position.
Wacker wants to sweep but no luck.

Wacker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jim passes into half guard.
Jim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wacker keeps working.
Well, if Jim is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wacker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jim lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim is keen to just control but Wacker is a slippery customer.
Wacker trying to control here.
Jim 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.
Jim is keen to just control but Wacker is a slippery customer.
Wacker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jim looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Wacker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Wacker looking for a guillotine here but Jim defends easily.
Wacker trying to keep a closed guard but Jim is proving a slippery customer.

Wacker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jim is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jim's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taiga Jim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jim swings for the body but Wacker moves out of range.

Jim closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wacker quickly recovers to half guard.

Wacker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wacker gets full guard.
Jim postures up and lands a big shot to Wacker's brow.
Wacker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jim stands up over Wacker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wacker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jim uses it to pass to side control.
Wacker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jim's best efforts.
Jim is trying to control. Wacker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jim is nestled in close to Wacker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim trying to control from half guard but Wacker is working away.
Jim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Wacker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jim pulls his head out easily.
Jim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wacker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jim lands with a punch from half guard.
Wacker is refusing to be controlled, as Jim sits in half guard.
Jim slips a nice elbow through Wacker's hands, connecting with Wacker's forehead.
Wacker manages to get to full guard.
Jim lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wacker is looking for a triangle but Jim pushes his legs off easily.
Wacker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jim is on top in guard.

Wacker being controlled here, momentarily.

Wacker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jim passes into half guard.
Jim 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wacker is looking for a sweep. Jim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jim stalling.
Jim trying to control the action but Wacker is working from the bottom.
Jim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wacker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jim is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Jim.
Wacker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jim stopping the sweep attempt from Wacker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wacker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jim moves into full guard.
Wacker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jim is keeping the position for now.
Jim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wacker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jim is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jim trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taiga Jim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jim 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taiga Jim!
After winning the bout, Taiga Jim thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.