PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Bloodlust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustafa Jababeka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bloodlust comes to the cage accompanied by A Pocket Full Of Shells. Jababeka has chosen Goyang Dumang as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Bloodlust
vs
Jababeka

171 cm
27
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

189 cm
21
135 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Supreme Nutrition

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Bloodlust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mustafa Jababeka!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ron Honeybunn and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jababeka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jababeka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloodlust.
Jababeka flicks out a counter leg kick but Bloodlust steps away.
Bloodlust takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bloodlust throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Jababeka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jababeka throws the kick towards the body but Bloodlust avoids it.
Jababeka just misses with a punch to the body.
Jababeka dodges the punch combination from Bloodlust.
Jababeka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bloodlust throws a right hand that Jababeka ducks under and follows up with a left that Jababeka also avoids with ease.
Jababeka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bloodlust has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jababeka.
Bloodlust will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jababeka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jababeka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloodlust was well out of range. Poor timing from Jababeka.
Jababeka connects with the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jababeka avoids a kick to the body.
Bloodlust throws a hook but Jababeka avoids it easily.
Bloodlust swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jababeka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Jababeka.
Jababeka lands a head kick!
Jababeka cracks Bloodlust with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jababeka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jababeka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mustafa Jababeka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jababeka swings for the body but Bloodlust moves out of range.
Bloodlust lands a jab.
Jababeka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bloodlust to score with a decent uppercut.
Jababeka looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloodlust is just out of range.
Bloodlust went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodlust tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloodlust throws a body punch but Jababeka moves out of range.
Jababeka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jababeka scores with a sloppy right hand. Bloodlust should have avoided that one.
Bloodlust stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jababeka.
Bloodlust throws a right hand that Jababeka ducks under and follows up with a left that Jababeka also avoids with ease.
Jababeka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bloodlust ducks right into an uppercut from Jababeka.
Jababeka cracks Bloodlust with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bloodlust throws an off balance right hand
and Jababeka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bloodlust throws a nice looking combination but Jababeka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jababeka throws out a counter right but Bloodlust avoids it with no problem.
Jababeka connects with a single shot there.
Bloodlust swings widly with a right hand
and Jababeka counters with a left and a right that stings Bloodlust.
Jababeka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Bloodlust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jababeka dodges the punch combination from Bloodlust.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jababeka. Bloodlust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bloodlust swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jababeka misses with a shot to the body
and Bloodlust counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Jababeka finds it's way through Bloodlust's defenses.
Bloodlust throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bloodlust falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jababeka counters with a nice body shot.
Bloodlust misses with a series of wild punches.
Decent striking displayed by Jababeka there.
A combination from Bloodlust does no damage.
Jababeka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jababeka looks to land a combination but Bloodlust avoids it well.
Jababeka lands a nice shot that snaps Bloodlust's head back.
Bloodlust moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Jababeka as he connects with a hook.
Bloodlust connects with a looping right hand.
Jababeka lunges at Bloodlust with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bloodlust's hand.
Bloodlust takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jababeka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jababeka swings for the body but Bloodlust moves out of range.
Good exchange - Jababeka coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jababeka lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Bloodlust does no damage.
Jababeka throws a body punch but Bloodlust moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa Jababeka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bloodlust rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jababeka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bloodlust falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jababeka counters with a right hand to the body.
Jababeka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jababeka fakes the leg kick and cracks Bloodlust in the body.
Jababeka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloodlust.
Jababeka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bloodlust stalks Jababeka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jababeka's face. Jababeka staggers backwards, shaken.
Bloodlust throws an off balance right hand
and Bloodlust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jababeka lands a head shot.
Jababeka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Jababeka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bloodlust looks to land a combination but Jababeka avoids it well.
A combination from Jababeka does no damage.
Jababeka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jababeka dodges the punch combination from Bloodlust.
Jababeka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jababeka motions for Bloodlust to come forward. Jababeka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloodlust. Jababeka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jababeka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Jababeka.
Jababeka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jababeka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bloodlust's head backwards.
Bloodlust takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from Jababeka.
Bloodlust throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jababeka counters with a one-two to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bloodlust might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bloodlust is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jababeka.
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!
Bloodlust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jababeka ducks under a wild hook from Bloodlust.
Jababeka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bloodlust with a body shot.
Jababeka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jababeka misses with a hook. Bloodlust ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka cracks Bloodlust with an open hand slap.
Bloodlust showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jababeka.
Bloodlust misses with a lunging right hand
and Jababeka counters with a leg kick.
Mustafa Jababeka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jababeka, as that shot connected.
Bloodlust throws a push kick but Jababeka slaps the foot to one side.
Bloodlust swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jababeka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab by Jababeka.
Bloodlust takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jababeka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bloodlust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jababeka was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloodlust.
Bloodlust takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good exchange - Bloodlust coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jababeka avoids a kick to the body.
A combination from Bloodlust does no damage.
Jababeka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloodlust.
Jababeka ducks under a wild hook from Bloodlust.
Jababeka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bloodlust with a body shot.
Jababeka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bloodlust throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jababeka.
Bloodlust digs a good body shot into Jababeka's ribs.
Bloodlust works the jab nicely.
Bloodlust slips a jab and a cross from Jababeka.
Bloodlust misses with a lunging right hand
and Jababeka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jababeka clobbers Bloodlust with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jababeka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jababeka cracks Bloodlust with a good jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jababeka. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A combination from Jababeka does no damage.
Jababeka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good exchange - Jababeka coming out on top.
Bloodlust on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jababeka.
A lazy left from Jababeka finds it's target.
Jababeka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jababeka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bloodlust.
Jababeka lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bloodlust throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jababeka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bloodlust counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jababeka thinking.
Bloodlust throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa Jababeka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bloodlust's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

No joy there for Bloodlust, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bloodlust swings widly with a right hand
and Jababeka counters with a low kick, right behind Bloodlust 's knee.
Bloodlust has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jababeka tests Bloodlust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jababeka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bloodlust misses the target.
Darren Bloodlust is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bloodlust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jababeka was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloodlust.
Bloodlust looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jababeka. That's going to slow Bloodlust down.
Jababeka lands a nice hook to Bloodlust's body. Bloodlust takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bloodlust misses with a right hand
and Jababeka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Bloodlust misses its intended target.
As Bloodlust backs off Jababeka throws a huge counter combo but Bloodlust manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jababeka throws a series of punches but Bloodlust avoids them all with ease.
Bloodlust throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bloodlust throws a series of punches but Jababeka avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the liver by Jababeka. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Jababeka. Beautiful body shot.
Bloodlust misses with a double jab
and Jababeka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloodlust tries to bum rush Jababeka with a series of wild strikes but Jababeka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bloodlust throws a right hand that Jababeka ducks under and follows up with a left that Jababeka also avoids with ease.
Bloodlust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jababeka manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bloodlust.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bloodlust takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bloodlust avoids the body shot from Jababeka.
Bloodlust looks to score with a jab to the body but Jababeka is just out of range.
Jababeka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jababeka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodlust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jababeka.
Jababeka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bloodlust's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodlust throws a shot from downtown. Jababeka moves away and avoids it.
Bloodlust takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jababeka swings for the body but Bloodlust moves out of range.
Jababeka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bloodlust looks to score with a jab to the body but Jababeka is just out of range.
Jababeka lands a nice looking body shot.
Jababeka digs a good hook to Bloodlust's body.
Bloodlust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jababeka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jababeka blocks a head kick by Bloodlust.
Bloodlust throws a nice looking combination but Jababeka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mustafa Jababeka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jababeka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bloodlust doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Jababeka.
Jababeka connects with a nice looking jab.
Jababeka works the jab nicely.
Jababeka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bloodlust back to the cage. Jababeka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bloodlust swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jababeka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jababeka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bloodlust walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodlust misses with the combination.
Bloodlust's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jababeka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bloodlust scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jababeka duly obliges.
Jababeka checks a leg kick.
Jababeka works over Bloodlust's head and body with a nice combination.
Bloodlust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jababeka.
Jababeka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jababeka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jababeka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bloodlust. Those never looked like landing.
Bloodlust is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bloodlust misses with a hook. Jababeka ducked under it nicely.
Bloodlust loads up on a big right hand but Jababeka slips the punch.
Jababeka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jababeka throws a body shot but no joy.
Jababeka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bloodlust under the eye.
Darren Bloodlust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jababeka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mustafa Jababeka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jababeka 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustafa Jababeka!
A very excited looking Mustafa Jababeka made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Darren Bloodlust had this to say: 'Ahhh, so that's what it feels like...'.