PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Sandusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Jaeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sandusky might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ice Ice Baby. Gary Sandusky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sandusky
vs
Jaeger

170 cm
23
191 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
195 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Sandusky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Jaeger!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaeger thumps Sandusky with a low kick.
Sandusky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jaeger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandusky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaeger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sandusky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jaeger in his tracks.
Sandusky scores with a shot to the body.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jaeger enables Sandusky to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jaeger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sandusky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jaeger's head.
Jaeger is trying to control the position but Sandusky postures up.
Sandusky won't allow Jaeger to sweep him here.
Jaeger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sandusky postures up in Jaeger's guard and throws a big left but Jaeger blocks it.
Jaeger controls Sandusky momentarily but Sandusky frees himself.
Sandusky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sandusky trying to control but Jaeger is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaeger is adopting a defensive guard.

Travis Jaeger has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jaeger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sandusky on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Jaeger gets a takedown into half guard.
Sandusky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jaeger.
Jaeger drops an elbow to the side of Sandusky's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaeger is controlling the pace.
Sandusky is pressing down on Jaeger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger stopping the sweep attempt from Sandusky.
Jaeger trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandusky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandusky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaeger works over Sandusky with some ground and pound from guard.
Jaeger pushing down on Sandusky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Jaeger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jaeger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sandusky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaeger working Sandusky over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jaeger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sandusky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Jaeger 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.
Jaeger is keen to just control but Sandusky is a slippery customer.
Sandusky tries to get to full guard but Jaeger has control of the leg.
Jaeger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

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.
Jaeger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sandusky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jaeger is working away from the top position though.
Sandusky works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sandusky is trying to control the position but Jaeger postures up.

Jaeger gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jaeger misses with a takedown attempt

and Sandusky counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sandusky.
Sandusky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jaeger looking to control.
Sandusky controlling from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaeger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Travis Jaeger will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jaeger is looking to land body kicks.
Sandusky lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaeger throws a sloppy head kick and Sandusky moves out of range easily.
Sandusky checks a leg kick.
Jaeger moves away from the strike by Sandusky.
Travis Jaeger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaeger misses with a hook. Sandusky ducked under it nicely.
Jaeger throws a one two combo.
Jaeger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaeger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sandusky's head.
Sandusky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jaeger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Sandusky shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jaeger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sandusky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaeger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jaeger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sandusky's guard.
Jaeger trying to control but Sandusky is working from the bottom.

Sandusky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sandusky working for a triangle but Jaeger defends it easily.

Sandusky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaeger defends well.
Jaeger forces his way into half guard.
Jaeger frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sandusky is working to get back to half guard.
Jaeger with a couple of short strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jaeger slips a nice elbow through Sandusky's hands, connecting with Sandusky's forehead.
Jaeger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jaeger trying to control the action but Sandusky is working from the bottom.
Jaeger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sandusky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Travis Jaeger has got the better of the ground game so far.

Sandusky looking for a guillotine here but Jaeger defends easily.
Sandusky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jaeger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger lands a couple of digs.
Sandusky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jaeger passes Sandusky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jaeger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sandusky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Jaeger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sandusky works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sandusky keeping moving, preventing Jaeger from controlling successfully.
Sandusky controlling Jaeger's posture.

Jaeger gets to his feet. Sandusky looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Sandusky looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jaeger!
Jaeger is trying desperately to improve position.
Jaeger is squirming around, avoiding Sandusky's attempts to control the action.
Sandusky looking to finish Jaeger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jaeger!
Jaeger is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandusky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaeger is looking to escape.
Jaeger is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Travis Jaeger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sandusky closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jaeger's guard.
Sandusky tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaeger is retaining full guard.
Jaeger has momentary wrist control but Sandusky slips an elbow through the middle.
Sandusky throws and elbow that misses. Jaeger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sandusky's guard. Nice move by Jaeger!
Jaeger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jaeger wants to control from the top but Sandusky keeps moving.

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

Sandusky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaeger defends well.
Sandusky keeping moving, preventing Jaeger from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaeger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sandusky wants to sweep but no luck.
Jaeger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jaeger thows a big elbow that misses.

Jaeger drops back looking for a leg! Sandusky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sandusky manages to kick Jaeger off! Jaeger jumps back into Sandusky's guard.
Sandusky managing to control the position.
Sandusky keeping full guard, as Jaeger tries to pass.

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.
Jaeger wants to control from the top but Sandusky keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sandusky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jaeger is looking to improve his position.
Jaeger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jaeger pulls Sandusky in close to prevent any damage.
Sandusky is looking to work some ground and pound but Jaeger has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaeger is keeping the position for now.
Sandusky slips nicely into half guard.
Jaeger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sandusky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sandusky tries to pass to full mount but Jaeger defends it.
Jaeger has his hands clasped together around Sandusky's back. He's all about the action.
Jaeger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sandusky is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sandusky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jaeger is looking for a sweep. Sandusky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jaeger works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandusky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jaeger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sandusky is looking to improve his position but Jaeger isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Sandusky clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jaeger throws a sloppy head kick and Sandusky moves out of range easily.
Jaeger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Sandusky changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jaeger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jaeger tries to bench press Sandusky off him but Sandusky keeps the position.
Jaeger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jaeger gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jaeger holds on and takes a little breather.
Jaeger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sandusky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sandusky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sandusky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sandusky wants to control from the top but Jaeger keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaeger controls Sandusky momentarily but Sandusky frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jaeger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sandusky working some strikes from top position.
Sandusky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jaeger controls Sandusky momentarily but Sandusky frees himself.
Jaeger looking for a sweep. Not yet Jaeger, not yet.
Jaeger is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sandusky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sandusky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jaeger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaeger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sandusky is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jaeger punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sandusky wants to hold on but Jaeger pushes him away.
Sandusky is looking to get to half guard.
Jaeger trying to control but Sandusky is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sandusky is working hard here to advance position.
Jaeger unloading with bombs!
Sandusky is looking to improve his position but Jaeger isn't that keen on the idea.
Jaeger lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sandusky hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jaeger cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sandusky is squirming around, avoiding Jaeger's attempts to control the action.

Jaeger jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sandusky manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sandusky is looking for a sweep.
Sandusky is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jaeger connects with a decent elbow.
Jaeger creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jaeger trying to control the position but Sandusky is working away.
Jaeger lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Jaeger dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Sandusky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jaeger shoots in looking for a takedown but Sandusky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jaeger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Sandusky feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sandusky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Jaeger looking for a guillotine here but Sandusky defends easily.
Jaeger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Jaeger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sandusky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jaeger keeping moving, preventing Sandusky from controlling successfully.
Jaeger is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandusky looking to pass the guard.
Sandusky sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sandusky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sandusky postures up.
Sandusky wants to control from the top but Jaeger keeps moving.
Sandusky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

We're going to have a standup here because Gary Sandusky wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Good leg kick by Jaeger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

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.
Sandusky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaeger throws a jab when Sandusky was well out of range.
Jaeger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sandusky pinned against the cage. Sandusky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sandusky connects with a jab.
Jaeger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jaeger needs to keep his hands up - Sandusky had a free shot at his head there.
Travis Jaeger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jaeger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sandusky is looking for a sweep.
Jaeger works to advance to full mount. Sandusky defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jaeger scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jaeger content just to control the position here.
Sandusky sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sandusky.
Jaeger trying to control but Sandusky is working from the bottom.
Sandusky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jaeger lands a couple of digs.

Sandusky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jaeger wants to pass the guard but Sandusky is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sandusky pulls Jaeger in close to prevent any damage.
Sandusky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jaeger.
Jaeger trying to control but Sandusky is working from the bottom.
Sandusky wants to sweep here but Jaeger controlling him for the moment.
Gary Sandusky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandusky throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Sandusky working for a triangle but Jaeger defends it easily.
Sandusky throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Travis Jaeger.
Well Jaeger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Jaeger!
Travis Jaeger is the new middleweight champion!