PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Channon (ranked 4655 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Jojo Jr (ranked 6573 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Channon
vs
Jojo Jr

200 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Channon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Jojo Jr !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jojo Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Channon avoids it really well and circles away.
Channon throwing a counter right hand but Jojo Jr manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Channon.
Jojo Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Channon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jojo Jr sprawls well initially but Channon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Channon is looking to take a break and control but Jojo Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Channon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Channon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jojo Jr wants to control but Channon is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jojo Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Channon is thwarting Jojo Jr 's attempts to control the position.
Jojo Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Channon wants to get back to his feet.
Channon stops Jojo Jr from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jojo Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Channon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jojo Jr tries to avoid it but Channon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jojo Jr to the ground. Jojo Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

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.
Channon looks to clinch
and Jojo Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Channon slaps away a takedown attempt from Jojo Jr , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Channon is looking to counter the offense by Jojo Jr and move into the clinch.
Jojo Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James Channon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Jojo Jr .
Nice takedown defense from Jojo Jr . No joy for Channon on that attempt.
Jojo Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Channon, looking for a takedown. Jojo Jr pushes Channon against the cage but Channon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Channon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jojo Jr looks winded!
A punch combination from Jojo Jr misses.
Channon scores with a jab to the jaw.

Channon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jojo Jr 's guard.
Channon preventing the sweep.
Channon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Channon tries to free his leg and advance position but Jojo Jr is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Channon sitting in guard here, content to control.

Jojo Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Channon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Channon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jojo Jr , up you get!
Channon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Channon looking to score a takedown here. Jojo Jr is defending well but Channon drives through and ends up in Jojo Jr 's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Channon passes Jojo Jr 's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Channon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Channon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jojo Jr defending well though.
Channon trying to mount his opponent but Jojo Jr defends it.
Channon lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Channon content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Channon lands a leg kick that knocks Jojo Jr off balance momentarily.
Channon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jojo Jr tries to avoid it but Channon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jojo Jr to the ground. Jojo Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Channon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jojo Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.

Channon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jojo Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jojo Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Channon.
Channon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jojo Jr can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Channon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jojo Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
James Channon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jojo Jr preventing the sweep.
Channon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jojo Jr has passed into side control.
Channon is not content to let Jojo Jr control the position.
Channon sneaks back into half guard.
Channon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jojo Jr is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Channon working for a triangle but Jojo Jr defends it easily.
Channon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jojo Jr is trying to maintain the position but Channon is very close to passing his half guard.
Channon tries to pass to full mount but Jojo Jr defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Channon wants to control but Jojo Jr is keeping him busy.
Channon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Channon is pressing down on Jojo Jr 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jojo Jr is holding on for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Channon seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Jojo Jr has recovered full guard.
Channon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jojo Jr on the ground.
Channon is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jojo Jr looking to control but Channon passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Channon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jojo Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Channon defends well and Jojo Jr ends up having to push Channon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Channon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jojo Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Jojo Jr blocks a head kick by Channon.
Channon doesn't manage to clinch there - Jojo Jr circles away.
Jojo Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Channon as he jumps to the side.
Channon throws a lazy head kick
and Jojo Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jojo Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Channon manages to avoid it.
Channon shoots in but no luck this time.

Channon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jojo Jr 's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jojo Jr keeping moving, preventing Channon from controlling successfully.
Channon wants to get up but he can't break Jojo Jr 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Channon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jojo Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Channon trying to control but Jojo Jr is working from the bottom.
Channon content to stall in guard here.

Channon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Channon dives in and scores a takedown into Jojo Jr 's guard.
Channon tries to free his leg and advance position but Jojo Jr is retaining full guard.
Channon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Channon works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channon slows the pace down in half guard.
Jojo Jr won't allow Channon to pass to mount.
Jojo Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Channon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Channon's back!
Jojo Jr controlling well, preventing Channon from escaping the position.
Jojo Jr gets his hands free as Channon looks to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Channon is trying to get back to his feet but Jojo Jr has full control of the position and if anything, Channon has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jojo Jr missing with strikes from the back.
Channon trying to control the action but Jojo Jr just sinks the hooks in.
Channon turns into Jojo Jr and is now in his guard.
Channon scoring with some ground and pound.
Jojo Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Channon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Channon throws a big elbow that misses.
Bob Jojo Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Channon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Channon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Channon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Channon 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Channon!