PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ndamukong Song (ranked 2041 p4p, 2501 weight class) and Roberto Jimenez (ranked 288 p4p, 348 weight class). Song comes to the cage accompanied by Icon - Jaden. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Song
vs
Jimenez

177 cm
22
201
4 - 2 - 1

178 cm
22
185
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ndamukong Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Song checks a leg kick.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Song changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jimenez throws a right hand that Song ducks under and follows up with a left that Song also avoids with ease.
Song misses with a wild body shot.
Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Song manages to avoid it.
Song misses with a hook. Jimenez ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Song as Jimenez shoots in.
Song appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Song throws a series of punches but Jimenez avoids them all with ease.
Song avoids the head kick by Jimenez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Song.
Jimenez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Jimenez finds it's way through Song's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Song moves out of range easily.
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.
Jimenez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez misses with a jab to the body

and Song counters with a single leg into guard. Jimenez didn't expect that.

Song got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jimenez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Song has managed to get both his arms back between Jimenez's legs - danger averted.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Song from controlling successfully.
Jimenez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Song sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jimenez's guard.
Jimenez is pressing down on Song's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jimenez is trying to control the position but Song postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Song is stalling in the full guard.
Jimenez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Song is one step ahead there.
Song keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jimenez's head.

Jimenez working for a triangle but Song defends it easily.
Jimenez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Song tries to kick Jimenez off but Jimenez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez wants to control but Song is keeping him busy.
Song tries to kick Jimenez off but Jimenez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Song is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Xtreme Black House, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Jimenez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Song tries to kick Jimenez off but Jimenez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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.
Jimenez trying to mount his opponent but Song defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jimenez prevents Song from standing back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jimenez lands with a good body shot.
Song misses with a hook
and Jimenez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jimenez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Song counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Song controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez manages to get to full guard.
Jimenez wants to sweep here but Song controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roberto Jimenez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Song takes a swing at Jimenez's ribcage but misses.
Jimenez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Song is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Song throws a jab but it's blocked by Jimenez.
Jimenez moves away from the strike by Song.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jimenez moves away.
Song will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roberto Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jimenez lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Song ducks down to avoid it.
Song half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Song throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Song displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimenez throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jimenez lands with an uppercut that bounces Song off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Jimenez connects with a body shot.
Song looks to land a left hand but Jimenez moved out of range nicely.
Song throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Song doesn't seem bothered though.
Jimenez moves away from the strike by Song.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Song half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Song will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roberto Jimenez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jimenez stuns Song with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Jimenez. Beautiful body shot.
Jimenez fails to land with a series of punches.
Song tries to counter with a takedown but Jimenez is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Song's head.
Jimenez with a nice cross.
Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Song takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jimenez lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Song.
Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.

Jimenez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Song is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jimenez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Song has managed to free his arm - good work.
Song tries to kick Jimenez off but Jimenez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jimenez wants to free his trapped foot but Song is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Song is trying to stand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Song won't allow Jimenez to pass to mount.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Song throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Jimenez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jimenez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Song rather than just go for the knockout.
Song misses with a combination
and Jimenez counters with a nice body shot.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Song appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jimenez scores with a hook to the body. Song takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jimenez thuds a left hand into Song's body.
Jimenez misses with a few strikes there.
Jimenez slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Song avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Ndamukong Song is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Song lands a nice looking body shot.
Song throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Jimenez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Song needs to keep his hands up - Jimenez had a free shot at his head there.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Song doesn't seem bothered though.
Song takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Song throws a hook to the side of Jimenez's head but Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Song takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
Jimenez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez throws an overhand right that lands on Song's shoulder, as Song tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez clobbers Song with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jimenez lands with a good body shot.
Jimenez scores with a hook to the body. Song takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jimenez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Song looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Song throws a big shot that misses.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Song is out of range.
Song throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jimenez swinging wildly here.
Song swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Song drops his hands momentarily and Jimenez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ndamukong Song has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Song takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Song misses the jab.
Song throws out a powerful jab.
Song throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Song throws an off balance right hand

and Jimenez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Song is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Song is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jimenez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jimenez prevents Song from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Song is keeping the position for now.
Jimenez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Song keeping moving, preventing Jimenez from controlling successfully.
Song keeping full guard, as Jimenez tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jimenez is still trying to improve position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jimenez throws a low kick, looking for Song's leg but Song calmly moves out of range.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away.
Song tries to counter with a takedown but Jimenez is quick to defend against it.
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.
Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Song looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jimenez lands a slapping body shot.
Jimenez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jimenez lands a body shot.
A shot to the body from Jimenez misses

and Song decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jimenez's guard.
Jimenez wants to sweep but no luck.

Jimenez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Song doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Song manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jimenez is trying to keep Song in close.
Roberto Jimenez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ndamukong Song overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Song is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Jimenez is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Jimenez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jimenez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Jimenez!