PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emanuel Mcmahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Jiminez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mcmahon
vs
Jiminez

159 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emanuel Mcmahon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luis Jiminez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jiminez gets the takedown into side control.
Mcmahon is looking to regain half guard here but Jiminez keeps moving and retains side control.
Jiminez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mcmahon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mcmahon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mcmahon tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiminez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mcmahon works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mcmahon lands with a few short shots to the body.
Jiminez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mcmahon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mcmahon is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiminez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcmahon keeps working.
Mcmahon is trying is best to control the position here.
Jiminez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcmahon keeps working.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Luis Jiminez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mcmahon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jiminez connects with a leg kick. Mcmahon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Jiminez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcmahon's guard.
Mcmahon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcmahon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jiminez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Emanuel Mcmahon wasn't doing enough on the ground.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Jiminez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jiminez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcmahon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiminez tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcmahon is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcmahon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiminez looking to pass the guard.
Mcmahon is pulling down on Jiminez's head to control his posture.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Luis Jiminez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Mcmahon gets caught flat footed, as Jiminez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jiminez is fighting to break Mcmahon's control of his arms but Mcmahon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jiminez wants to pass the guard but Mcmahon is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcmahon wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jiminez trying to control but Mcmahon is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Luis Jiminez.

Jiminez clinches up against the cage.

Jiminez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiminez trying to control the position but Mcmahon is working away.
Mcmahon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jiminez's best efforts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcmahon controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mcmahon gets caught flat footed, as Jiminez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mcmahon trying to control the position here.

Jiminez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jiminez misses with a series of wild punches.
Jiminez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mcmahon will feel that in the morning.

Jiminez tries to sprawl but Mcmahon drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmahon not doing much here.
Jiminez tries to get to full guard but Mcmahon has control of the leg.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mcmahon is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Emanuel Mcmahon just wasn't active enough.

Mcmahon feints and as Jiminez raises his hands in defense, Mcmahon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcmahon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Jiminez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcmahon is aware though and is defending well.
Mcmahon won't allow Jiminez to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jiminez is on top in guard.
Mcmahon looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcmahon, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mcmahon holds on and takes a little breather.
Mcmahon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jiminez trying to control but Mcmahon is working from the bottom.
Mcmahon has Jiminez pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jiminez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Emanuel Mcmahon wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Jiminez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jiminez lands in his opponent's guard.
Mcmahon keeping moving, preventing Jiminez from controlling successfully.
Mcmahon has control of Jiminez's left arm, preventing Jiminez from doing any damage.
Jiminez throwing strikes but missing.
Jiminez prevents Mcmahon from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcmahon wants to sweep here but Jiminez controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luis Jiminez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jiminez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mcmahon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jiminez is in Mcmahon's guard.
Jiminez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mcmahon's guard.
Jiminez preventing the sweep.
Mcmahon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jiminez wants to stand and escape but instead Mcmahon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mcmahon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jiminez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mcmahon!
Mcmahon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmahon is squirming around, avoiding Jiminez's attempts to control the action.
Mcmahon regains half guard.

Jiminez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mcmahon sees it coming and defends easily.
Mcmahon controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcmahon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mcmahon is controlling Jiminez's trapped leg to prevent Jiminez from advancing to side control.
Jiminez wants to take a breather but Mcmahon is having none of it.
Jiminez throws a strike but Mcmahon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jiminez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Luis Jiminez was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Jiminez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mcmahon has had enough of the clinch but Jiminez keeps him there for the moment.

Jiminez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Mcmahon is refusing to be controlled, as Jiminez sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez wants to advance to full mount but Mcmahon doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jiminez wants to control from the top but Mcmahon keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mcmahon holds on and takes a little breather.
Mcmahon looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcmahon, not yet.
Mcmahon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Luis Jiminez.

Mcmahon tries to sprawl but Jiminez drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcmahon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jiminez looking to sit in guard and control but Mcmahon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jiminez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mcmahon controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcmahon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Emanuel Mcmahon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luis Jiminez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcmahon stopping the sweep attempt from Jiminez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Jiminez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jiminez 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Jiminez!