PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Sebinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Sebinho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jimenez
vs
Sebinho

199 cm
24
346 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerard Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Sebinho!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sebinho 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.
Sebinho trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Jimenez wants to sweep here but Sebinho controlling him for the moment.
Jimenez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sebinho wanted to stand there but Jimenez had control of the position.
Jimenez wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sebinho is working Jimenez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jimenez really is a fat lump.
Jimenez is adopting a defensive guard.
Jimenez tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebinho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

It looks like Gerard Jimenez has been cut.
Jimenez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jimenez looking for a sweep. Not yet Jimenez, not yet.
Sebinho throws a big right hand that misses.
Sebinho working some strikes from top position.
Sebinho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jimenez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sebinho is looking to stand up but Jimenez won't let him.
Sebinho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Jimenez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sebinho preventing the sweep.
Jimenez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sebinho fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jimenez to the ground. Sebinho is now in Jimenez's guard.
Jimenez has a closed guard, preventing Sebinho from standing up.
Jimenez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sebinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sebinho tries to stand but Jimenez is controlling from the bottom.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Sebinho from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez controlling Sebinho's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Sebinho instigates a clinch.

That's four 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.
Sebinho tries to circle away but Jimenez has him pinned against the cage.
Jimenez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jimenez landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Sebinho pulls guard effortlessly.
Jimenez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Jimenez stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Sebinho moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jimenez has Sebinho pushed against the cage.

Sebinho drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Sebinho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerard Jimenez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sebinho fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jimenez to the ground. Sebinho is now in Jimenez's guard.

Jimenez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Sebinho jumps guard.
Sebinho wants to sweep here but Jimenez controlling him for the moment.
Jimenez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sebinho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jimenez manages to get himself to full guard.

Jimenez 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.
Jimenez pulls Sebinho in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jimenez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sebinho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jimenez controlling the position.
Sebinho connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sebinho wants to stand but Jimenez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sebinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimenez pulls Sebinho in close to his closed guard and prevents Sebinho from doing any damage or advancing position.

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.
Sebinho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sebinho seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sebinho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jimenez is doing well to control the position and prevent Sebinho from advancing to side control.
Jimenez tries to roll over but Sebinho keeps him under control.
Jimenez is controlling Sebinho's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sebinho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jimenez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sebinho.

Jimenez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sebinho pulls his head out easily.
Jimenez is looking for a sweep. Sebinho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Sebinho moves into the clinch.
Jimenez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sebinho pulls guard successfully.

Jimenez stands up and waves to Sebinho to follow him.

Sebinho darts in and clinches Jimenez up against the cage.

Sebinho gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jimenez wants to sweep here but Sebinho controlling him for the moment.
Sebinho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Sebinho from controlling successfully.
Jimenez pulls Sebinho in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Sebinho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerard Jimenez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jimenez has managed to clinch.

Sebinho gets control of Jimenez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sebinho will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Jimenez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sebinho wants to sweep but no luck.
Jimenez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Big Sebinho has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jimenez drops back looking for a leg! Sebinho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sebinho manages to kick Jimenez off! Jimenez jumps back into Sebinho's guard.
Jimenez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Jimenez stands and steps away. Sebinho gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Sebinho gets a clinch.
Sebinho tries to stall but Jimenez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees to the body from Jimenez.
Sebinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Sebinho jumps guard and drags Jimenez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sebinho. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jimenez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez postures up.
Jimenez sitting in guard here, content to control.

Sebinho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sebinho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jimenez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sebinho wants to sweep here but Jimenez controlling him for the moment.
Jimenez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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

Sebinho is working an open guard so Jimenez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sebinho. Sebinho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Sebinho scores with a takedown into Jimenez's guard.

Jimenez pushes Sebinho off and gets back to his feet.
Sebinho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Sebinho drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Jimenez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sebinho is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Sebinho breaks the clinch.
Jimenez misses with an attempted mid kick.

Sebinho clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez stalling in the clinch.
Gerard Jimenez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Sebinho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jimenez has Sebinho pushed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerard Jimenez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sebinho 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Sebinho!