PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Night Owl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack The Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owl comes into the arena with Dead man Gun blaring out of the sound system. Jack The Ripper told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Owl
vs
The Ripper

180 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
18 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Night Owl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack The Ripper!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owl fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Owl with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Ripper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from The Ripper misses its intended target.
The Ripper throws a poor cross that misses

and Owl counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The Ripper tries for a takedown. No joy.

Owl pulls guard successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The Ripper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Owl swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Owl throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Owl can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Ripper controls the pace.
The Ripper throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owl keeping full guard, as The Ripper tries to pass.
Owl keeping moving, preventing The Ripper from controlling successfully.
The Ripper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Jack The Ripper has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The Ripper dodges the punch combination from Owl.
The Ripper throws a jab when Owl was well out of range.
The Ripper misses with an uppercut.
Night Owl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Owl is defended easily by The Ripper.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Night Owl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owl shoots in and drives through. The Ripper sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Owl. No joy for The Ripper on that attempt.
Owl misses with a hook. The Ripper ducked under it nicely.

The Ripper gets caught napping as Owl dives in and scores a takedown. The Ripper manages to retain guard.
Owl won't allow The Ripper to sweep him here.

The Ripper working for a triangle but Owl defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owl is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Owl knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Ripper on the ground.
Owl throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Owl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The Ripper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Ripper wants to sweep but no luck.
Owl stays in close to The Ripper's body and controls the position.
The Ripper lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Owl!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owl tries to hold on but The Ripper postures up.
Owl is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The Ripper throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The Ripper tries to control but Owl wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Owl tries to hold on but The Ripper postures up.
Owl is looking to improve his position but The Ripper isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack The Ripper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Owl keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Owl rushes The Ripper and presses him up against the cage.
The Ripper is working for takedown but Owl is calmly controlling the position for now.

Owl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Owl dives in and scores a takedown into The Ripper's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The Ripper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Owl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Owl slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Owl wants to control from the top but The Ripper keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Ripper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Ripper 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.
Owl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Owl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Ripper is adopting a defensive guard.
Owl wants to stand but The Ripper has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Owl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Owl gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Night Owl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Owl is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. The Ripper can't fight it off and eventually Owl manages to take the fight to the floor. The Ripper looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!

The Ripper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Owl is aware though and is defending well.
The Ripper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Owl passes into half guard.
Owl trying to control the pace.

The Ripper is defending against the submission attempts here by Owl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Owl is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Still in half guard, Owl seems content to control.
The Ripper regains full guard. Nicely done.
The Ripper trying to control the position.

The Ripper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Owl got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Ripper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Owl has managed to get both his arms back between The Ripper's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owl is looking to work some ground and pound but The Ripper has wrist control.
The Ripper trying to keep a closed guard but Owl is proving a slippery customer.
Owl not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Owl has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Owl decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The Ripper dodges the punch combination from Owl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Owl closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Ripper circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Night Owl dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Owl throws a big shot that misses.
Owl wants to clinch but The Ripper slips to the side
and The Ripper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Owl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Owl darts in trying to clinch
and The Ripper counters with a one-two to the body.
The Ripper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Ripper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Owl tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Owl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Owl is looking to clinch but The Ripper is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Owl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ripper jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Owl swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Ripper leaves Owl with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - The Ripper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Ripper throws out a loose jab but Owl uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Ripper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Ripper slips a jab from Owl.
Owl fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Ripper pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Owl back to the cage. The Ripper follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owl slips a jab and a cross from The Ripper.

The Ripper bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Owl is not content to let The Ripper control the position.
Owl takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owl is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Ripper's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The Ripper blocks the strikes from Owl.

The Ripper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Ripper is just content to waste time from the top position. Owl takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owl controls The Ripper momentarily but The Ripper frees himself.
Owl 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.
Owl keeping full guard, as The Ripper tries to pass.
Owl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Ripper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Owl wants to sweep but no luck.

Owl is looking for a triangle but The Ripper pushes his legs off easily.
Owl keeping moving, preventing The Ripper from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owl trying to control the position.

Owl working for a triangle but The Ripper defends it easily.
The Ripper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Ripper looking to sit in guard and control but Owl gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Owl throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack The Ripper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Ripper 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack The Ripper!