PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Grey
vs
Big

193 cm
20
220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, JJ Big!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Big bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Big tries to advance to mount but can't.

Big tries for a kimura but Grey is defending well.
Grey is trying to control Big's posture but Big avoids it.

Big tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Big has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Grey trying to control here.
Big wants to pass to mount but Grey is defending the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Big is working for a kimura but Grey is defending it quite comfortably.
Big passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Big moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Grey has worked his arm free - good work by Grey!
Grey is trying to control Big's posture but Big avoids it.

Big swings around for an armbar but Grey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Big's guard.

Big looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Big looks gassed!
Grey stands up over Big, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grey distracts Big with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Big has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grey has managed to get both his arms back between Big's legs - danger averted.
Grey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grey is in close to Big's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grey is in close to Big's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grey postures up and lands a big shot to Big's brow.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Big is keeping the position.
Grey trying to control but Big is working from the bottom.
Grey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grey with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grey wants to control from the top but Big keeps moving.
Grey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Big's head.

Big is looking for a triangle but Grey pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Big has his foot on Grey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grey works his way back into a safe position though.
Grey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Big looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grey passes into side control.
Grey working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Grey's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Grey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grey wants to control but Big is keeping him busy.
Grey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Big is looking for a sweep.
Grey cracks Big with a big right hand but Big just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Grey lands a decent elbow from side control.
Big is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grey is looking to take a break and control but Big is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grey working the head with strikes.
Big tries to buck Grey off but Grey is having none of it.
Grey cracks Big with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Grey is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Big's shoulder. That is not cool.
Grey lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Grey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Big is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Big sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Big actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Grey dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Grey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Big moves away.

Big shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Big drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grey!
Big gets back to half guard.
Grey working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Big is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grey pulls his head out easily.

Big looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grey working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grey connects with a nice short shot to Big's temple.
Grey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Big moves into full guard.
Grey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Big keeping moving, preventing Grey from controlling successfully.

Big has his foot on Grey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grey works his way back into a safe position though.
Grey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Big has momentary wrist control but Grey slips an elbow through the middle.
Grey wants to control from the top but Big keeps moving.
Grey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Justin Grey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

Big has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grey lands a couple of elbows.

Big has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Big keeping full guard, as Grey tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Big working for a triangle but Grey defends it easily.
Grey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Big looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grey is one step ahead there.
Grey is working Big over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Big preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grey cracks Big with a solid left hand.

Big had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grey defends it easily.
Big looking for a sweep. Not yet Big, not yet.

Big has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Grey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grey connects with a couple of short punches.
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Big is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grey thows a big elbow that misses.

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

Big looking for a guillotine here but Grey defends easily.
Grey working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Grey dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Grey with a lazy takedown attempt

so Big counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Big forces his way into half guard.
Grey flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Big is looking for a kimura here.

Big is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grey is trying to maintain the position but Big is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Big wants to work for an arm triangle but Grey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Grey actively working from the bottom here.
Grey landing rabbit punches to the side of Big's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.

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

Big looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Grey missing with punches from the bottom.
Grey tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Big is working for an americana but Grey has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Big was thinking about the submission.
Big stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grey swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Big postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Big, into his guard.
Grey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grey forces his way into half guard.

Big looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grey working the head and body with strikes.
Grey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Big is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grey pulls his head out easily.
Big is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey is trying to control. Big wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Grey is trying to work for a kimura but Big is defending well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Big shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grey's guard.
Justin Grey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Big advances to half guard.
Big moves into full mount! Grey won't be happy about that!
Grey prevents Big from taking his back.

Big goes for an armbar but Grey turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Grey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Big looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grey wants to control from the top but Big keeps moving.
Grey won't allow Big to sweep him here.
Grey is stalling in the full guard.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Big comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grey 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Grey!