PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Grand Jacques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincini Rossini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Grand Jacques
vs
Rossini

188 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
21
187 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilbert Grand Jacques!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincini Rossini!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grand Jacques.
Rossini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grand Jacques.
Grand Jacques tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rossini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grand Jacques somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Grand Jacques. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rossini stuffs the takedown attempt from Grand Jacques. Grand Jacques gets slowly back to his feet.
Vincini Rossini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grand Jacques lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Vincini Rossini has been cut.
Rossini keeps the fight on the outside.
Grand Jacques shoots in for a double leg but Rossini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Rossini shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rossini missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rossini wants to take a breather but Grand Jacques is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossini working over Grand Jacques with some ground and pound. Grand Jacques looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Rossini is looking for a kimura here.
Rossini is trying to control. Grand Jacques wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grand Jacques trying to control here.
Grand Jacques regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rossini looks gassed!

Grand Jacques wriggles free and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grand Jacques changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rossini looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee asks Grand Jacques politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Grand Jacques prefers to stall for the moment though.
Grand Jacques throws a strike aimed at the side of Rossini's head but Rossini avoids it well.

Grand Jacques looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grand Jacques trying to control the action but Rossini is working from the bottom.
Rossini regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grand Jacques seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rossini throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rossini tries to roll over but Grand Jacques keeps him under control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Grand Jacques feints and as Rossini raises his hands in defense, Grand Jacques changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grand Jacques trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rossini manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grand Jacques wants to hold on but Rossini pushes him away.

Rossini goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grand Jacques turns into him and now he's in Rossini's guard.
Grand Jacques stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rossini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbert Grand Jacques dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincini Rossini's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rossini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grand Jacques shoots in looking for a takedown. Rossini tries to sprawl out of it but Grand Jacques keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rossini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grand Jacques tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Grand Jacques moves into the clinch.

Grand Jacques manages to break the clinch.

Rossini feints and as Grand Jacques raises his hands in defense, Rossini changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grand Jacques tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grand Jacques is working hard here to advance position.
Rossini wants to control from the top but Grand Jacques keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grand Jacques is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grand Jacques keeping moving, preventing Rossini from controlling successfully.
Grand Jacques is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grand Jacques wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rossini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Rossini instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grand Jacques.
Grand Jacques scores with a shoulder strike.

Grand Jacques has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rossini uses from the top position.
Grand Jacques controls Rossini momentarily but Rossini frees himself.
Grand Jacques has Rossini pulled in close to control his posture.
Grand Jacques controls Rossini momentarily but Rossini frees himself.
Grand Jacques keeping moving, preventing Rossini from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rossini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grand Jacques has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rossini has managed to get both his arms back between Grand Jacques's legs - danger averted.

Grand Jacques is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rossini is aware though and is defending well.
Grand Jacques is pulling down on Rossini's head to control his posture.

Rossini stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rossini wants to clinch but Grand Jacques slips to the side

and Grand Jacques counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Grand Jacques drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rossini looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rossini looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rossini!
Rossini wants to control but Grand Jacques is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Grand Jacques is right now.

Rossini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grand Jacques has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grand Jacques struggling a bit here.
Grand Jacques tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rossini presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gilbert Grand Jacques will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vincini Rossini's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Rossini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grand Jacques goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Grand Jacques fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rossini, pushing him back against the cage.
Grand Jacques taking a breather.
Grand Jacques lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rossini backwards.
Grand Jacques stalling.
Rossini tries to pull guard but Grand Jacques won't allow it.
Rossini stops a takedown attempt from Grand Jacques.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rossini has Grand Jacques pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rossini pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Grand Jacques tumbling to the mat - Rossini dives into Grand Jacques's guard.
Rossini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grand Jacques is trying to keep Rossini in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grand Jacques is controlling Rossini's posture.
Rossini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grand Jacques swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Grand Jacques uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Grand Jacques closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Grand Jacques tries to move to mount but Rossini blocks the move with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grand Jacques off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rossini's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be Grand Jacques right now.
Grand Jacques is trying to break free.
Grand Jacques looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Grand Jacques grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossini has the hooks in. Grand Jacques is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rossini softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Gilbert Grand Jacques overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rossini keeps control of the position as Grand Jacques tries to break free.
Rossini is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Grand Jacques up.
Rossini struggling to keep hold of the position.
Grand Jacques is in bad spot here.
Grand Jacques has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Grand Jacques showing good submission defense here.

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.
Grand Jacques trying to control the hands but Rossini won't let him.
Grand Jacques wants to escape the position.
Grand Jacques turns into Rossini and is now in his guard.
Grand Jacques wants to control from the top but Rossini keeps moving.
Vincini Rossini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gilbert Grand Jacques is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rossini throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vincini Rossini.
Well Grand Jacques 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbert Grand Jacques!