PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Space Jesus (ranked 3072 p4p, 3357 weight class) and Pittarick McGrowler (ranked 386 p4p, 427 weight class). Pittarick McGrowler is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jesus
vs
McGrowler

195 cm
25
207
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
200
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Space Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pittarick McGrowler!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGrowler looking to score a takedown here. Jesus is defending well but McGrowler drives through and ends up in Jesus's guard.
McGrowler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jesus controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jesus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGrowler stopping the sweep attempt from Jesus.
Jesus is working hard here to advance position.

McGrowler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jesus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGrowler defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jesus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jesus working for a triangle but McGrowler defends it easily.
Jesus trying to control the position here.

Jesus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Jesus is looking for a triangle but McGrowler pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Jesus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGrowler defends well.
Jesus is trying to control the position but McGrowler postures up.

Jesus is looking for a triangle here but McGrowler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jesus can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus sneaks back into half guard.
Jesus has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jesus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jesus trying to control here.
Jesus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGrowler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGrowler's back!

Jesus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McGrowler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Jesus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrowler breaks Jesus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Jesus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McGrowler stacks Jesus on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McGrowler!
Jesus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Jesus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGrowler pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jesus wants to get back to full guard.
McGrowler is trying to control. Jesus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Space Jesus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McGrowler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jesus to the ground. McGrowler is now in Jesus's guard.
Jesus trying to keep a closed guard but McGrowler is proving a slippery customer.

Jesus looking for a guillotine here but McGrowler defends easily.
Jesus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jesus working for a triangle but McGrowler defends it easily.

Jesus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGrowler defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Jesus trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrowler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jesus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

McGrowler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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.
Jesus wants to control from the top but McGrowler keeps moving.
Jesus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jesus is looking to pass into half guard but McGrowler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McGrowler is in guard.

Jesus looking to control.
Jesus is really struggling to control McGrowler but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jesus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McGrowler escapes and throws Jesus's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Jesus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGrowler trying to control the position but Jesus is working away.
Jesus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jesus trying to hold on to McGrowler's head to control him but McGrowler postures up.
Jesus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jesus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus is trying to control the position but McGrowler postures up.
McGrowler looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jesus is on top in guard.

Jesus wants to control from the top but McGrowler keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

McGrowler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pittarick McGrowler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jesus takes the fight into the clinch.

Jesus drags the fight down to the ground.
Jesus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Jesus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGrowler is keeping the position for now.
Space Jesus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGrowler keeping moving, preventing Jesus from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jesus forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGrowler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jesus pulls his head out easily.
McGrowler is trying to get back to full guard.
Jesus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jesus is looking to advance position but McGrowler won't allow it.
Jesus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jesus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McGrowler reverses the position - he's now on top in Jesus's guard.

Jesus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Jesus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Jesus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGrowler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGrowler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jesus has his foot on McGrowler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGrowler works his way back into a safe position though.

Jesus looking for subs off his back but McGrowler has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jesus is looking to control McGrowler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jesus avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Jesus actively working from the bottom here.
Jesus is pressing down on McGrowler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jesus controls McGrowler momentarily but McGrowler frees himself.
Jesus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGrowler's guard.

Jesus trying to move into half guard but instead McGrowler has managed to sweep!

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jesus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGrowler defends well.

Jesus is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McGrowler rolls with it to try and escape but Jesus cranks on the arm and McGrowler is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Space Jesus!