PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Jernigan (ranked 4936 p4p, 4335 weight class) and Idle Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 471 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jernigan
vs
Wise

181 cm
18
163
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
167
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buzz Jernigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Idle Wise!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wise misses with an uppercut. Jernigan saw that one coming.
Jernigan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wise sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jernigan somewhat.
Jernigan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wise throws a shot from downtown. Jernigan moves away and avoids it.
Jernigan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wise.

Jernigan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wise, pushing him back against the cage.
Jernigan misses with a hook to the ribs.

Jernigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jernigan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jernigan clinches.
Jernigan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jernigan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Jernigan breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise missing with a left hand there. Jernigan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wise misses with an uppercut.

Jernigan clinches with his opponent.
Jernigan keeps control of Wise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Jernigan.
Jernigan misses with a punch on the inside.
Wise tries to break free but Jernigan pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Jernigan.
Jernigan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wise up against the cage.
Jernigan is pushing Wise up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jernigan breaks the clinch.
Jernigan goes for a double leg but Wise avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wise continues to drive forward.

Jernigan breaks from the clinch.
Wise bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jernigan's head.
Wise scores with a hook.
Jernigan ducks under a wild hook from Wise.
Jernigan slips under a jab.
Wise cracks Jernigan with an open hand slap.
Nice uppercut there from Wise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jernigan stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernigan just leaning against Wise, taking a breather.
Wise blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jernigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jernigan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jernigan misses with some punches.
Wise wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jernigan leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Wise.
Wise is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Jernigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jernigan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wise misses with an uppercut. Jernigan saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wise misses with a few strikes there.
Jernigan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wise.
Wise connects with the punch.
Wise misses with a looping right.
Wise jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wise scores with a hook.

Jernigan instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jernigan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jernigan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wise has had enough of the clinch but Jernigan keeps him there for the moment.
Jernigan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Idle Wise will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wise throws a jab when Jernigan was well out of range.
Jernigan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wise might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wise just misses with a punch to the body.
Jernigan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wise.
Jernigan throws a right hand that Wise ducks under and follows up with a left that Wise also avoids with ease.
Wise connects with a nice looking jab.

Jernigan clinches up with Wise and pushes him back against the cage.
Jernigan holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Jernigan breaks the clinch.

Jernigan forces Wise back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernigan controlling the action here for a moment.
Buzz Jernigan has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Jernigan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise loads up on a big right hand but Jernigan slips the punch.
Wise blocks a head kick by Jernigan.
It seemed like Wise was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wise rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jernigan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wise misses with a straight left.
Wise looks to land a right hand but Jernigan moved out of range.
Jernigan misses with a few strikes there.
Wise looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Danga de danga de dang - Jernigan scores with a four punch combination!
Wise connects with a body shot.
Wise throws a looping overhand right but Jernigan ducks down to avoid it.
Jernigan throws a big counter combination but Wise scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Wise misses.
Jernigan throws a right and a left that Wise avoids nicely.
Jernigan shoots in looking for a takedown but Wise manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jernigan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Idle Wise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jernigan moves out of range of the strikes.
Wise throws a hook but Jernigan blocks it.
Jernigan tries to clinch up but Wise circles away and keeps his distance.
Jernigan tries to clinch but Wise moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernigan wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wise misses with an uppercut.
Jernigan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jernigan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wise looks to land a combination but Jernigan avoids it well.
Jernigan moves in looking to clinch but Wise pushes him off.
Wise throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jernigan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jernigan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jernigan trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wise taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jernigan slowing the pace effectively.
Jernigan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wise avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jernigan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jernigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Wise uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Wise's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jernigan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wise's efforts to push away.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wise misses with a two punch combination.
Jernigan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Jernigan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jernigan doesn't manage to clinch there - Wise circles away.
Wise takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good standup being displayed there by Wise as he connects with a hook.
Jernigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wise jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wise lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jernigan circles away quickly and effectively.
Jernigan feinted with a counter takedown.
Wise throws a good cross that connects.
Buzz Jernigan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wise throws a lazy right hand but Jernigan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jernigan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wise sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jernigan is defended easily by Wise.
Wise swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jernigan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Idle Wise showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jernigan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jernigan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jernigan throws a sloppy head kick and Wise moves out of range easily.
Jernigan staying out of range there.
Jernigan wants to clinch.
Wise looks to land a combination but Jernigan avoids it well.
Jernigan throws a sloppy head kick and Wise moves out of range easily.
Jernigan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jernigan was well out of range. Poor timing from Wise.
Jernigan is looking for a counter combo.
Wise fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jernigan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernigan slips under a jab.
Jernigan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jernigan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wise tries to avoid it but Jernigan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wise to the ground. Wise escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Jernigan clinches.
Wise wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Wise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wise is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wise is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wise blocks an uppercut.
Jernigan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wise blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jernigan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jernigan stalling in the clinch.

Jernigan manages to break the clinch.
Wise throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernigan.
Jernigan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jernigan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wise swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jernigan staying out of range there.
Wise misses the shot to the body.
Jernigan avoids the body shot from Wise.
Wise connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jernigan momentarily.
Jernigan defending well as Wise loads up on a big left hand.
Jernigan is looking to counter the offense by Wise and move into the clinch.
Jernigan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wise circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernigan staying out of range there.
Jernigan tries to counter with a takedown but Wise is quick to defend against it.
Jernigan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wise.
Jernigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jernigan wants to clinch.
It seemed like Wise was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jernigan ducks under a wild hook from Wise.
Jernigan is looking to clinch but Wise is avoiding it.
Jernigan dives in and grabs Wise's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wise pushes down on Jernigan's head and hops out.
Wise misses with an uppercut. Jernigan saw that one coming.
Jernigan ducks under a wild hook from Wise.
Jernigan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jernigan slips under a jab.
Wise blocks a head kick by Jernigan.
Jernigan slips under a jab.
Wise swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jernigan moves away.
Wise lands a jab to the head.
Wise blocks a head kick by Jernigan.
Wise bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jernigan's head.
A swing and a miss from Wise.
Wise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jernigan moves out of range of the strikes.
Buzz Jernigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Idle Wise is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jernigan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jernigan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jernigan has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Jernigan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jernigan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wise throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernigan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jernigan looking to land some kicks to the body here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Idle Wise comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wise 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Idle Wise!