PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gio Jazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slip Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gio Jazz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jazz
vs
Kid

150 cm
20
140 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

165 cm
19
134 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gio Jazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slip Kid!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid throws a body punch but Jazz moves out of range.
Jazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kid moves away.
Jazz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jazz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jazz wants it to stay on the feet.
Jazz scores with a shot to the body.
Kid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jazz. Kid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kid scores with a kick to the midsection.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jazz.
Kid struggling a bit here.

Jazz tries for a kimura but Kid is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kid moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Jazz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Jazz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kid dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Jazz pushes Kid off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Jazz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jazz showed some decent athleticism there.
Kid is looking to improve his position.

Jazz is looking for submissions but instead, Kid has regained full guard.
Jazz wants to pass the guard but Kid is keeping the position.
Kid striking off his back but it's not causing Jazz any problems.
Jazz passes Kid's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Jazz seems to be looking for submissions.

Jazz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kid doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jazz.
Jazz is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid gets full guard.
Jazz postures up.
Kid lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jazz!
Kid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jazz is looking to escape.
Jazz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kid throwing strikes here but Jazz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Kid is working for a guillotine from mount but Jazz frees his head quite easily.
Jazz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kid content just to control the position here.
Jazz really wants to buck Kid off and get back to his feet.
Jazz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jazz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jazz is trying to stand.
Jazz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kid tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kid misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four 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.
Kid punching from mount but Jazz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jazz is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kid scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jazz?
Kid cracks Jazz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jazz tries to buck Kid off but he can't manage it.
Kid sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kid tries to control but Jazz wriggling away.
Kid won't let Jazz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kid with shots to the head and body - Jazz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jazz wants to get back to his feet.
Jazz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kid.
Jazz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kid misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
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 Gio Jazz 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.

Kid doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jazz manages to avoid it.
Kid misses with a takedown attempt - Jazz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jazz takes a swing at Kid's ribcage but misses.
Kid avoids the body shot from Jazz.
Nice body punch from Kid.
Kid fails with a takedown attempt.
Kid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gio Jazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slip Kid.
Kid throws a nice head kick!
Kid misses the shot to the body.

Jazz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kid to the mat! Kid manages to get full guard.
Kid keeping full guard, as Jazz tries to pass.
Kid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jazz is one step ahead there.
Kid trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jazz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jazz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Jazz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kid trying to strike off his back.

Jazz drops back looking for a leg! Kid is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kid manages to kick Jazz off! Jazz jumps back into Kid's guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jazz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Kid moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jazz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jazz can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jazz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kid lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kid trying to stall but Jazz improves his position.
Kid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jazz.
Kid tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jazz just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two 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.
Knees to the body from Kid.
Kid is struggling to control the position.
Kid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jazz tries to circle away but Kid has him pinned against the cage.
Jazz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kid lands a damaging elbow.
Kid lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kid.
Knees to the body from Kid.
Kid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kid tries to pull guard but Jazz won't allow it.
Kid lands a good knee to the midsection. Jazz won't want to take too many of those.
Kid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kid.
Kid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jazz is trying to force a seperation but Kid has the dominant position.
Knees to the body from Kid.
A frustrated look appears on Jazz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jazz is trying to break the clinch but Kid has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jazz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jazz wants to break free but Kid has control.
Kid just leaning against Jazz, taking a breather.
Kid jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jazz walks away with a smile on his face. Kid gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kid scores with a head kick.
A combination from Kid does no damage.
Jazz just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jazz thows a body shot but no joy.
Jazz throws a right and a left that Kid avoids nicely.
Jazz misses the shot to the body.
Jazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Jazz jabs at Kid's body.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch but Jazz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gio Jazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jazz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kid looks to throw the jab but Jazz is out of range.

Kid closes the distance and pushes Jazz back into the cage.
Kid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jazz's face.
Jazz tries to break free but Kid pushes him back against the cage.
Kid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jazz backwards.
Jazz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kid lands a body shot.
Nice elbow from Kid.
Kid prevents Jazz from breaking the clinch.
Jazz tries to break the clinch but Kid is controlling the position.
Kid keeps control of Jazz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kid crunches a lovely knee into Jazz's ribcage.
Kid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jazz wants to get back to striking at distance but Kid won't allow it.
Kid is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jazz tries to circle away but Kid has him pinned against the cage.
Kid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid lands a body punch.
Jazz is trying to break free.
Kid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jazz takes a shot to the head.
Kid scores a nice knee to the body.
Kid lands an elbow just above Jazz 's eye.

Kid manages to pull guard.

Jazz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kid manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jazz has Kid in his guard.
Kid must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jazz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kid off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jazz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kid.
Jazz slaps away a takedown attempt from Kid, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Kid is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jazz's half guard.
Jazz pushes Kid off looking to stand but Kid dives back in and keeps control.
Kid throwing shots but Jazz is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slip Kid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jazz swivels and escapes.

Kid pushes Jazz up against the cage in a clinch.
Jazz tries to circle away but Kid has him pinned against the cage.
Jazz can't break the clinch.
Jazz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jazz tries to break the clinch but Kid is controlling the position.
Jazz tries to circle away but Kid has him pinned against the cage.
Jazz wants to get back to striking at distance but Kid won't allow it.
Kid crunches a lovely knee into Jazz's ribcage.
Jazz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kid has him pressed against the cage.
Jazz is trying to break free.
Jazz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jazz can't break the clinch.
Jazz wants to break free but Kid has control.
Jazz working hard to break the clinch.
Jazz wants to break free but Kid has control.
Jazz is trying to break free.
Jazz tries to break the clinch but Kid is controlling the position.
Kid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid has Jazz pressed against the cage, preventing Jazz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kid lands a good knee to the midsection. Jazz won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kid stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jazz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kid lands a nice uppercut.
Kid scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jazz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good body shot from Kid.
Jazz is trying to break the clinch but Kid is controlling him.
Jazz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kid keeps control of Jazz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kid tries to pull guard but Jazz won't allow it.
Jazz tries to circle away but Kid has him pinned against the cage.
Kid landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kid.
Jazz tries to circle away but Kid has him pinned against the cage.
Kid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jazz's efforts to push away.
Kid lands a good knee to the midsection. Jazz won't want to take too many of those.
Kid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jazz's face.

Jazz breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jazz is trying to break the clinch but Kid has him pressed against the cage.
Jazz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jazz tries to break free but Kid pushes him back against the cage.
Kid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jazz's elbow.
Kid lands an elbow just above Jazz 's eye.

Kid has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jazz uses from the top position.

Jazz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kid tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Jazz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jazz is looking to advance position but Kid has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jazz is trying to stand up.
Jazz is squirming around, avoiding Kid's attempts to control the action.
Kid looking to ground and pound but Jazz is blocking nicely.
Jazz is trying to stand.
Kid punching from mount but Jazz doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jazz tries to buck Kid off but he can't manage it.
Kid thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jazz is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by Kid there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Kid is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jazz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jazz wants to get back to his feet.

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.
Jazz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kid.
Jazz tries to buck Kid off but he can't manage it.
Kid tries to control but Jazz wriggling away.
Jazz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kid looking to control but Jazz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jazz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kid.
Jazz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poor strikes thrown by Kid there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kid is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jazz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jazz really wants to buck Kid off and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slip Kid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kid 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slip Kid!