PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Euston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slim Jim is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Euston
vs
Jim

220 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
300 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rob Euston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slim Jim!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Euston.
Jim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Euston throws the left hand but Jim avoids the punch easily.

Jim scores with a takedown into Euston's guard.

Jim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Jim 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.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jim drops back looking for a leg! Euston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Euston manages to kick Jim off! Jim jumps back into Euston's guard.
Jim looks gassed!
Jim looking to pass the guard.
Euston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Jim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two 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.

Jim 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Euston.
Jim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Euston.
Jim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Euston avoids it really well and circles away.

Euston gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jim to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Jim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Euston is trying to keep Jim in close.
Jim stopping the sweep attempt from Euston.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jim 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.

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.
Jim is fighting to break Euston's control of his arms but Euston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Euston misses.
Euston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jim.
Rob Euston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Jim.
Jim moves away from the strike by Euston.
Euston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jim slips under a jab from Euston.
Jim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Euston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jim somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Euston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Euston misses with a looping left.
Jim slips a jab from Euston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Euston dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jim slips under a jab.
Jim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Euston.
Euston missing with a left hand there. Jim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Euston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jim.
Jim moves away from the strike by Euston.
Euston throws an overhand right that lands on Jim's shoulder, as Jim tries to avoid the shot.

Jim drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Euston looking to control.

Jim 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.
Euston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Jim drops back looking for a leg! Euston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Euston manages to kick Jim off! Jim jumps back into Euston's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jim 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.
Euston pulls Jim in close to prevent any damage.
Euston trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Euston wants to sweep here but Jim controlling him for the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Euston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Euston but Euston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Euston. No joy for Jim on that attempt.
Euston is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Euston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rob Euston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Euston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Euston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jim.
Euston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Euston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Euston misses with an uppercut.
Jim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Euston misses with a hook.
Rob Euston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jim shoots in looking for a takedown. Euston tries to sprawl out of it but Jim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Euston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rob Euston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Jim.

Jim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jim lands in his opponent's guard.
Jim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Euston pulls Jim in close to his closed guard and prevents Jim from doing any damage or advancing position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Euston keeping full guard, as Jim tries to pass.
Euston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Euston dominated that second round.
That's time! Euston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Euston misses with a hook. Jim ducked under it nicely.
Euston misses with a hook.
Jim ducks under a wild hook from Euston.
Jim moves out of range as Euston strikes.
Slim Jim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jim shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Euston's guard.
Jim preventing the sweep.

Jim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Jim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Euston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Euston tries to get out of the position.
Jim being controlled here momentarily.

Jim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jim is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Euston is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Euston has escaped and now he's on top!
Euston wants to pass the guard but Jim is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Jim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Euston defends it easily.

Euston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Euston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jim is keeping the position for now.

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.
Euston trying to control the position from guard on top but Jim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jim shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Euston defends it nicely.

Jim shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Euston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Jim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Euston has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Euston!