PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jak Progresso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sufjan Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Progresso might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dance Hall Days. Stevens has chosen They Are Zombies as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Progresso
vs
Stevens

167 cm
23
155 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

176 cm
27
156 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jak Progresso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sufjan Stevens!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Progresso. That snapped Stevens's head back.
Progresso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stevens's hands.
Stevens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Progresso darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stevens shoots for a double leg takedown but Progresso sprawls well. He's pushed Stevens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevens throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Stevens.
Progresso scores with a nice head shot.
Progresso lands with a good body shot.
Progresso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Progresso thuds his right hand into Stevens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stevens misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Progresso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stevens has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stevens and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A shot to the liver by Progresso. Beautiful body shot.
Stevens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Progresso scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Progresso there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Horrible takedown by Stevens or perhaps it was just good defense by Progresso which made him look bad.
Stevens looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Progresso.

Progresso moves into range and clinches up with Stevens.
A left hand lands to the body for Progresso.
Stevens looking for a takedown.
Jak Progresso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sufjan Stevens.
A short left from Progresso.
Progresso pushes Stevens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Progresso.
A nice right hand lands inside from Progresso.
Progresso controlling the action here for a moment.

Progresso manages to break the clinch.
Progresso fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jak Progresso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Progresso scores with a punch to the head.
Progresso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Progresso is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Progresso cracks Stevens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Progresso jabs at Stevens's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Progresso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stevens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Progresso avoids it really well and circles away.
Progresso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Progresso scores with a shot to the body.
Jak Progresso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stevens moves forwards but Progresso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Progresso scores with a jab to the jaw.
Progresso lands a jab to the nose.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Progresso, as that shot connected.
Progresso lands a jab-cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Progresso. That's going to slow Stevens down.
Progresso thumps Stevens with a low kick.
Stevens takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Progresso throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stevens moves forwards but Progresso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stevens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Progresso misses with a few strikes there.
Progresso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Progresso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Progresso instigates a clinch.
Progresso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stevens.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Progresso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Progresso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Progresso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stevens blocks an elbow strike.
Stevens takes a shot to the head.
Progresso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Progresso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Progresso.
Progresso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Progresso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Progresso digs a right hand into Stevens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stevens's gas tank.
Progresso's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Progresso digs a right hand into Stevens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stevens's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Progresso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
A body shot lands from Progresso.
Progresso lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Progresso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Progresso.

Progresso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt - Progresso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice shot by Progresso.
Good exchange - Progresso coming out on top.
Progresso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab by Progresso.
Progresso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevens.
Progresso lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jak Progresso dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Progresso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stevens.
Progresso with a nice cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Progresso. That's going to slow Stevens down.
Progresso lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Progresso lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Progresso lands a jab to the nose.
Progresso scores with a jab to the body.
Progresso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Progresso works over Stevens's head and body with a nice combination.
Stevens misses with a head kick.
Progresso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stevens doesn't seem bothered though.
Progresso lands with a shot to the body.
Stevens is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Progresso lands an overhand right.
Progresso moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Progresso scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Progresso lands with a nice body punch.
Progresso lunges at Stevens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevens's hand.
Progresso lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Progresso dips to his left and cracks Stevens with an uppercut!
Stevens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Progresso works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sufjan Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Progresso scores with a nice strike.
Progresso scores with a sloppy right hand. Stevens should have avoided that one.

Progresso rushes Stevens and presses him up against the cage.
Stevens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Progresso has him pressed against the cage.
Progresso lands a shoulder strike.
Stevens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Progresso throws an elbow that misses.
Progresso lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Progresso fails to land.
Progresso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Progresso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Progresso presses Stevens against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Progresso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Progresso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Progresso avoids it.
Progresso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevens can do to turn this around?
Progresso lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Progresso pressing his opponent against the cage.
Progresso lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Progresso - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Progresso.
Progresso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevens managing to block the knees to the body from Progresso.
Stevens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Progresso digs a right hand into Stevens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stevens's gas tank.
Stevens avoiding damage as Progresso throws knees to the body.
Progresso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Progresso.

Progresso manages to break the clinch.
Progresso with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stevens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Progresso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stevens doesn't seem bothered though.
Progresso fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stevens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Progresso does it's job there.
Progresso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stevens doesn't seem bothered though.
Progresso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevens at a distance.
Progresso lands a jab to the nose.
Jak Progresso is winning the standup battle so far.
Progresso lands with a straight right. Stevens didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Progresso. Beautiful body shot.
Stevens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Progresso cracks a nice hook into Stevens's ribs.
Stevens is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stevens takes one on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Progresso. Beautiful body shot.
Progresso displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stevens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Progresso to score with a decent uppercut.
Stevens takes one to the chin there.
Progresso scores with a jab to the body.
Progresso checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Progresso scores with a hook to the body. Stevens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Progresso lands with a nice body punch.
Stevens swats away the attempt to clinch by Progresso.
The fighters circle momentarily. Progresso darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens dodges the punch combination from Progresso.
Stevens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jak Progresso dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Progresso tries to clinch but Stevens moves out of range.

Progresso gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stevens to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Progresso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Progresso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Progresso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens throws a big right hand that misses.
Progresso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stevens manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevens, not yet.
Progresso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Progresso from controlling successfully.
Progresso preventing the sweep.
Progresso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Progresso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Progresso won't allow Stevens to sweep him here.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Progresso from controlling successfully.
Progresso showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sufjan Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Progresso's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jak Progresso.
Progresso cracks Stevens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Progresso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Progresso moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stevens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevens tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stevens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Progresso.
Progresso blocks a head kick by Stevens.
Some bone on bone action there as Progresso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Progresso lands a nice hook to Stevens's body. Stevens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stevens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Progresso lands a jab to the nose.
Progresso lands with a straight right. Stevens didn't see that one coming.
Progresso cracks Stevens with a right hand to the side of the head.
Progresso sizes up Stevens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Progresso throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Progresso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Progresso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevens at a distance.
Stevens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stevens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Progresso lunges at Stevens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevens's hand.
Progresso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Progresso tries to clinch up but Stevens circles away and keeps his distance.

Progresso gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Progresso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Progresso blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Progresso is working Stevens over against the cage.
Progresso lands with a short shot to the head.
Jak Progresso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Progresso lands a body punch.
Progresso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevenss head.
A right handed body shot lands from Progresso.
Progresso scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jak Progresso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Progresso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Progresso.
Progresso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Progresso scores with a shot to the side of Stevens's head.
Still in the clinch, Progresso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Progresso lands with a light punch inside.
Progresso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stevens.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Progresso.
A left hand lands to the body for Progresso.
Progresso lands a shoulder strike.
Progresso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Progresso scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Progresso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Progresso works on Stevens's body with a couple of short punches.

Progresso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevens throws a head kick but Progresso moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jak Progresso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Progresso, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Jak Progresso!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Jak Progresso!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Jak Progresso!

Jak Progresso wins by unanimous decision!