PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Sherdog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Encarnacao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Sherdog
vs
Encarnacao

180 cm
29
135 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

185 cm
30
145 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jethro Sherdog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Encarnacao!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Encarnacao.
Encarnacao misses with a takedown attempt - Sherdog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sherdog fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Encarnacao is defended easily by Sherdog.
Jethro Sherdog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Encarnacao.

Sherdog is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Encarnacao's half guard.
Encarnacao wants to improve his position but Sherdog is controlling well.

Sherdog is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Encarnacao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sherdog.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sherdog is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sherdog is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Encarnacao has managed to free his arm - good work.

Sherdog is working for a kimura but Encarnacao is defending it quite comfortably.
Sherdog passes into side control, despite Encarnacao's attempt to control the position.

Sherdog working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Encarnacao seems a little lost for a moment, as Sherdog dominates the positioning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sherdog tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Encarnacao sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Sherdog seems to be working for a kimura but Encarnacao defends the submission attempt.
Encarnacao tries to roll over but Sherdog keeps him under control.
Encarnacao trying to control but Sherdog postures up.
Encarnacao is pressing down on Sherdog's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sherdog is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Encarnacao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Encarnacao has escaped and now he's on top!
Encarnacao controlling from the top position.
Encarnacao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sherdog. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Sherdog is looking for a triangle but Encarnacao pushes his legs off easily.
Encarnacao passes Sherdog's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sherdog slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Encarnacao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sherdog's guard.
Sherdog is staying active underneath Encarnacao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherdog gets back to full guard.

Sherdog is looking for a triangle but Encarnacao pushes his legs off easily.

Sherdog looking for a guillotine here but Encarnacao defends easily.
Sherdog is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sherdog looking to control.
Sherdog really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Encarnacao content to stall in guard here.
Encarnacao passes Sherdog's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sherdog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Encarnacao pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Encarnacao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Sherdog decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Sherdog is looking for a kimura but Encarnacao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sherdog to get the leverage.

Sherdog is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Encarnacao is just riding it out for now. Sherdog eventually gives up the hold.
Encarnacao wants to improve his position but Sherdog is controlling well.
Encarnacao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Encarnacao.

Sherdog has gone for a leg lock! Encarnacao slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sherdog's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sherdog is on top in guard.
Encarnacao wants to sweep but no luck.

Sherdog thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Encarnacao wants to sweep but no luck.
Sherdog is in close to Encarnacao's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Encarnacao is looking for a triangle but Sherdog pushes his legs off easily.
Sherdog trying to control the position from guard on top but Encarnacao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherdog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Encarnacao is keeping the position for now.
Encarnacao looking to control.
Jethro Sherdog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherdog trying to control the position from guard on top but Encarnacao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Encarnacao lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sherdog!
Sherdog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sherdog is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sherdog is squirming around, avoiding Encarnacao's attempts to control the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Encarnacao prevents Sherdog from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherdog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Encarnacao looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sherdog wants to control but Encarnacao is having none of it.
Encarnacao raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sherdog tries to reverse the position but Encarnacao maintains control.
Sherdog holds on for dear life, controlling Encarnacao's posture momentarily.
Sherdog is looking to improve his position but Encarnacao isn't that keen on the idea.
Sherdog is squirming around, avoiding Encarnacao's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherdog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sherdog is looking to improve his position but Encarnacao isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherdog wants to hold on but Encarnacao pushes him away.
Encarnacao landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Encarnacao working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Encarnacao controlling the position easily from mount.
Sherdog is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jethro Sherdog will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Encarnacao shoots in for a takedown but Sherdog shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Encarnacao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Encarnacao shoots in but Sherdog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jethro Sherdog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Encarnacao.
Encarnacao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sherdog tries to avoid it but Encarnacao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sherdog to the ground. Sherdog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Sherdog looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Encarnacao!

Sherdog working for a guillotine from mount but Encarnacao is in no mood to give up.
Sherdog looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherdog in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Sherdog has control of Encarnacao's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Encarnacao regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sherdog landing shots from mount.
Sherdog has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Encarnacao's face.
Encarnacao tries to hold on but Sherdog postures up.
Encarnacao throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sherdog. What's that going to do exactly?
Encarnacao tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Sherdog has hold of Encarnacao's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Encarnacao manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Encarnacao is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherdog working Encarnacao over with strikes here.

Sherdog looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Encarnacao slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Encarnacao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sherdog.
Encarnacao trying to control but Sherdog postures up.
Encarnacao regains full guard. Nicely done.
Encarnacao keeping moving, preventing Sherdog from controlling successfully.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherdog keeping full guard, as Encarnacao tries to pass.

Sherdog looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Sherdog has his foot on Encarnacao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Encarnacao works his way back into a safe position though.
Encarnacao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sherdog is keeping the position for now.

Sherdog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Encarnacao wants to pass the guard but Sherdog is keeping the position.
Encarnacao advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherdog trying to control here.
Encarnacao moves into full mount! Sherdog won't be happy about that!
Encarnacao dominating with strikes here.
Encarnacao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sherdog is trying desperately to improve position.
Encarnacao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jethro Sherdog.
Well Sherdog has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jethro Sherdog!