GZ25: Heavy Metal PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Bruisester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoffrey Spaulding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geoffrey Spaulding has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bruisester
vs
Spaulding

175 cm
23
173 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodney Bruisester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geoffrey Spaulding!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spaulding throws a combination. Bruisester tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Rodney Bruisester has been cut.
Spaulding ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bruisester fails to land the takedown.
Bruisester misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spaulding grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Bruisester takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Spaulding cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Geoffrey Spaulding!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hyme Belechnyiven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Metis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metis has chosen Right Now - Van Halen as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Belechnyiven
vs
Metis

180 cm
23
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
167 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hyme Belechnyiven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Matthew Metis!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Belechnyiven scores with a takedown into Metis's guard.
Belechnyiven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Metis is keeping the position for now.
Metis looking for a sweep. Not yet Metis, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Belechnyiven decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Metis, up you get!
Hyme Belechnyiven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Metis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Belechnyiven!
Metis avoids the attempt from Belechnyiven to control.
Belechnyiven holds of for dear life.
Belechnyiven is working to get back to half guard.

Metis stands up from mount. Strange move.

Belechnyiven gets caught flat footed, as Metis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Metis stands up from Belechnyiven's guard - Metis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Belechnyiven shoots and misses

and Metis counters with a single leg into guard. Belechnyiven didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metis forces his way into half guard.
Belechnyiven is breathing heavily.
Belechnyiven has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Metis is working away from the top position though.

Belechnyiven is defending against the submission attempts here by Metis.

Metis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Belechnyiven is just riding it out for now. Metis eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Metis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Metis prevents Belechnyiven from improving his 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.
Belechnyiven is positioning himself well to prevent Metis advancing to mount.

Metis is looking for a kimura here.
Metis trying to mount his opponent but Belechnyiven defends it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Belechnyiven doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Metis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Belechnyiven's guard.
Belechnyiven keeping full guard, as Metis tries to pass.
Belechnyiven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Belechnyiven working for a triangle but Metis defends it easily.
Metis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Metis is looking to take a break and control but Belechnyiven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Metis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belechnyiven doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Metis.
Metis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Belechnyiven tries to get to full guard but Metis has control of the leg.

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.
Belechnyiven is trying to stand up here but Metis is controlling him well.
Metis wants to free his trapped foot but Belechnyiven is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Metis wants to take a breather but Belechnyiven is having none of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Belechnyiven tries for a takedown but Metis circles away easily

and Metis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Belechnyiven's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyme Belechnyiven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belechnyiven keeping moving, preventing Metis from controlling successfully.
Metis postures up.

Belechnyiven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Belechnyiven looking for subs off his back but Metis has passed one foot through into half guard.

Metis is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Metis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Belechnyiven with a lazy takedown attempt

and Metis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Metis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Belechnyiven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belechnyiven trying to control the position.
Belechnyiven wants to sweep but no luck.
Metis trying to control but Belechnyiven is working from the bottom.
Metis tries to free his leg and advance position but Belechnyiven is retaining full guard.
Metis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matthew Metis has got the better of the ground game so far.

Metis is sitting in close to Belechnyiven's body. Belechnyiven has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Metis is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Metis is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Belechnyiven.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hyme Belechnyiven!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saffron Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamal Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Burrows
vs
Jackson

174 cm
18
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saffron Burrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burrows sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Burrows shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jackson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Burrows throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jackson because Burrows loaded up on that one.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burrows with the ground and pound from mount.
Jackson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Burrows trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson really wants to buck Burrows off and get back to his feet.

Burrows looking to isolate an arm here. Jackson doesn't see it coming and as Burrows extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Burrows!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saffron Burrows!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Ubartutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alfredo Gomez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Ubartutu's chin.

Gomez
vs
Ubartutu

181 cm
21
184 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

193 cm
23
192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfredo Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Ubartutu!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubartutu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gomez is fending him off so far but Ubartutu persists. Nope, Gomez circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ubartutu with a poor takedown

and Gomez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ubartutu!
Ubartutu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Ubartutu actively working from the bottom here.
Gomez works his way into side control.
Gomez trying to control the position but Ubartutu is working away.

Gomez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ubartutu tries to bench press Gomez off him but Gomez keeps the position.
Ubartutu wants to get back to his feet but Gomez drags him back down.
Ubartutu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ubartutu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gomez off and has taken his back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gomez can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez breaks Ubartutu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Ubartutu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gomez escapes and throws Ubartutu's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ubartutu is looking to regain half guard here but Gomez keeps moving and retains side control.
Ubartutu looks gassed!
Gomez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ubartutu keeps working.
Ubartutu tries to bench press Gomez off him but Gomez keeps the position.
Gomez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ubartutu can't do much from the bottom here.
Gomez trying to control the position but Ubartutu is working away.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Gomez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ubartutu!
Ubartutu working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gomez has hold of Ubartutu's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ubartutu manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gomez lands a nice shot to the head.
Ubartutu wants to hold on but Gomez pushes him away.
Ubartutu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gomez looking to control but Ubartutu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Gomez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ubartutu manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ubartutu lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gomez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ubartutu sprawls well initially but Gomez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ubartutu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ubartutu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gomez!

Ubartutu working for a submission but Gomez is keeping him at bay.
Gomez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Ubartutu looking to isolate an arm here. Gomez doesn't see it coming and as Ubartutu extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Ubartutu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Ubartutu!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Two Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Brutality (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Brutality will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hands
vs
Brutality

181 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Two Hands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Brutality!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Brutality does no damage.
Hands shoots in but Brutality avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hands blocks a head kick by Brutality.
Hands showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brutality.
Hands tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brutality swivels and escapes.
Brutality cracks the inside of Hands's front leg.
Brutality scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brutality lands a left and a right that sends Hands crashing to the canvas! Brutality dives into mount looking to finish!

Hands is rocked!

It looks like Two Hands has been cut.
Hands is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brutality looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hands covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Brutality!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel the Luchador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cohen comes to the cage accompanied by Season in the Abyss. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Cohen
vs
the Luchador

178 cm
19
178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Cohen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel the Luchador!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

the Luchador gets the takedown into side control.

the Luchador stands up.
Cohen misses with a takedown

and the Luchador counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
the Luchador tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cohen.
Cohen lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Cohen is looking to improve his position.

Cohen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cohen trying to control from the bottom.
Cohen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of the Luchador's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take the Luchador's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Luchador trying to get back to his feet but Cohen is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cohen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. the Luchador knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften the Luchador for a finish.
the Luchador trying to get back to his feet but Cohen is in full control for now.
the Luchador is keeping busy.
the Luchador really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cohen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cohen misses with an elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the Luchador covering up well under a series of strikes from Cohen.
the Luchador is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cohen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
the Luchador is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Cohen has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for the Luchador! Can he survive? No! He's out! Cohen gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lawrence Cohen!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chance Taken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jizzle Bunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunz has chosen Candy Paint - Ken Tuck as his entrance music. Jizzle Bunz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Taken
vs
Bunz

191 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
245 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Forbidden Apple

Renegade Extreme Fightwear

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chance Taken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jizzle Bunz!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunz scores with a head kick.
Taken connects with a high kick.

It looks like Jizzle Bunz has been cut.
Taken lands an overhand right.
Bunz tries to close the distance and clinch but Taken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donk. Taken catches Bunz right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bunz is looking to clinch but Taken is avoiding it.
Bunz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Bunz shoots in and bounces Taken off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Taken is pulling down on Bunz's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunz trying to control the position from guard on top but Taken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunz is looking to advance position but Taken has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bunz is looking to get to half guard.
Taken controlling from mount.
Bunz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bunz is trying to escape the mount.

Taken working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taken putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

The cut above Jizzle Bunz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jizzle Bunz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chance Taken!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Jax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby Firefly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Jax
vs
Firefly

180 cm
24
177 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

186 cm
23
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Knock Out Artistry

BioPharm Nutrition

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Jax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baby Firefly!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firefly waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jax.
Firefly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jax sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Firefly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jax tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Firefly throws a looping overhand right but Jax ducks down to avoid it.
Firefly throws a looping overhand right but Jax ducks down to avoid it.
Jax slips a jab and a cross from Firefly.
Firefly misses with the combination.
Jax shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Firefly but Firefly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firefly loads up on a big right hand but Jax slips the punch.
Firefly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firefly.
Firefly lands a really nice looking cross but Jax seems unphased.
Jax moves out of range as Firefly strikes.
Firefly takes a swing at Jax's ribcage but misses.
Firefly misses with an uppercut. Jax saw that one coming.
Firefly keeps the fight on the outside.
Firefly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Firefly misses with a two punch combination.
Baby Firefly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jax fails in his attempt to clinch.
Firefly circles away from the clinch attempt.

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.
Jax changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Firefly tries to avoid it but Jax manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Firefly to the ground. Firefly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Firefly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jax uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Firefly throws a hook but Jax avoids it easily.
Jax slips a jab from Firefly.
Jax tries to clinch up but Firefly circles away and keeps his distance.
Jax shoots in and drives through. Firefly sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Jax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Firefly misses the target.
Firefly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Firefly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Firefly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jax throws a hook to the side of Firefly's head but Firefly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jax dodges the punch combination from Firefly.
Firefly throws a nice looking combination but Jax bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jax is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Firefly misses with the combination.
Jax misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Firefly throws a nice looking combination but Jax bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firefly.
Firefly misses with a two punch combination.
Jax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Jax darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Jax seems to be looking for submissions.
Jax wants to control but Firefly is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jax is working for a kimura but Firefly is defending it quite comfortably.
Jax looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Baby Firefly will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jax has closed the distance and engaged Firefly in a clinch.
Jax has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Firefly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Firefly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Firefly fails to pull guard.
Jax trying to control the position but instead, Firefly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jax into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jax drops down looking for an ankle pick but Firefly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Firefly moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Firefly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Firefly misses with a series of wild punches.
Firefly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Firefly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baby Firefly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Firefly moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jax wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firefly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jax.
Firefly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Firefly.

Jax forces Firefly back against the cage and clinches.
Jax prevents Firefly from breaking the clinch.
Firefly wants a takedown.
Tyson Jax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baby Firefly.

Firefly has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jax clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firefly is not going to allow Jax to sit and survive in this position.
Jax rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Firefly tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jax controls his leg.
Firefly is breathing heavily.
Jax gets back to full guard.
Firefly pushes down on Jax's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jax wants to control but Firefly is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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.
Firefly is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Jax manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jax is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jax looking to hit a scissor sweep but Firefly is one step ahead there.
Jax keeping moving, preventing Firefly from controlling successfully.

Jax working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Firefly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Firefly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Firefly gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baby Firefly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Firefly throws out a loose jab but Jax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jax blocks a jab.
Firefly looks to land a combination but Jax avoids it well.
Jax tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jax defending well as Firefly loads up on a big left hand.

Jax takes the fight into the clinch.

Jax jumps guard and drags Firefly to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firefly wants to stand but Jax is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jax trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Firefly postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jax is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Firefly, into his guard.
Firefly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Firefly working for a triangle but Jax defends it easily.
Jax trying to control but Firefly is working from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Jax showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Firefly wants to get back to his feet but Jax is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tyson Jax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Firefly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Firefly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jax gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jax wants to control from the top but Firefly keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Firefly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Firefly might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jax slips under a jab from Firefly.
Jax ducks under a wild hook from Firefly.
Jax tries to clinch up but Firefly circles away and keeps his distance.
Jax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Firefly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jax moves in looking to clinch but Firefly pushes him off.
Jax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firefly.
Jax slips a jab from Firefly.
Firefly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Firefly throws a hook to the side of Jax's head but Jax sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Firefly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from Firefly. No joy for Jax on that attempt.
Jax lands a head shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Firefly looks to land a right hand but Jax moved out of range.
Baby Firefly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jax throws a shot from downtown. Firefly moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Jax showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Firefly 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baby Firefly!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miles Granville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kunnollinen Tullimies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tullimies has chosen Kahen kilon siika as his entrance music. Miles Granville had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Granville
vs
Tullimies

211 cm
23
245 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
277 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Monster MMA
Blueprint Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miles Granville!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kunnollinen Tullimies!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tullimies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tullimies scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Miles Granville has been cut.
Granville misses with a takedown attempt - Tullimies sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tullimies misses with a wild body shot.
Kunnollinen Tullimies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granville shoots for a takedown but Tullimies saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Granville shoots for a double leg takedown but Tullimies sprawls well. He's pushed Granville's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles Granville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Granville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tullimies.
Tullimies ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tullimies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granville moves away.
Granville blocks a jab.
Tullimies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tullimies misses with an uppercut. Granville saw that one coming.
Tullimies keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A big left from Tullimies misses.
Tullimies throws a hook but Granville avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Granville moves out of range of the strikes.
Tullimies throws a nice looking combination but Granville bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Granville shoots for a takedown but Tullimies saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Granville looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tullimies swings for the body but Granville moves out of range.
Granville missing with a left hand there. Tullimies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tullimies throws a body punch but Granville moves out of range.
Tullimies lands a body shot.
Granville is breathing heavily.
Tullimies thows a body shot but no joy.
Tullimies throws a big shot that misses.
Tullimies scores with a jab. Granville acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tullimies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tullimies ducks under a wild hook from Granville.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granville closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tullimies misses with a straight right.
Tullimies lands a big shot that drops Granville! Can he finish him?

Granville is rocked!
Tullimies gets to his feet and stands over Granville, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Granville felt that one! Tullimies unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Granville from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kunnollinen Tullimies! Kunnollinen Tullimies retains his heavyweight title!