PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ransom Metz JR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Zurrpp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ransom Metz JR has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Metz JR
vs
Zurrpp

182 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 Los Angeles, Ransom Metz JR!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Zurrpp!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metz JR shoots in for a takedown but Zurrpp shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Metz JR.
Metz JR fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zurrpp avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ransom Metz JR. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metz JR misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zurrpp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metz JR swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Metz JR misses with a takedown attempt - Zurrpp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Zurrpp as Metz JR shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metz JR shoots for a double leg takedown but Zurrpp sprawls well. He's pushed Metz JR's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Zurrpp closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Metz JR did well to prevent Zurrpp getting side control.
Zurrpp not doing much here.
Zurrpp wants to take a breather but Metz JR is having none of it.
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.
Metz JR throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zurrpp trying to pass the guard but Metz JR defending well.
Zurrpp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Metz JR's head.

Metz JR looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zurrpp working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Metz JR's thigh. Metz JR counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Metz JR is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

Zurrpp looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zurrpp tries to pass the half guard into mount. Metz JR knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Metz JR is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zurrpp pulls his head out easily.
Metz JR flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Metz JR wants to control but Zurrpp is keeping busy.
Metz JR wants to get back to full guard.
Zurrpp wants to control but Metz JR is keeping him busy.

Zurrpp is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Metz JR sees it coming and defends easily.
Zurrpp looks gassed!
Metz JR is trying to stand.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Metz JR with a poor takedown

and Zurrpp counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metz JR is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

Metz JR is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Metz JR keeping moving, preventing Zurrpp from controlling successfully.
Metz JR controls Zurrpp momentarily but Zurrpp frees himself.

Metz JR working for a triangle but Zurrpp defends it easily.
Metz JR keeping full guard, as Zurrpp tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metz JR controlling Zurrpp's posture.
Metz JR keeping full guard, as Zurrpp tries to pass.
Zurrppis looking to pass into half guard but Metz JR pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Metz JR is in guard.
Zurrpp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Metz JR pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zurrpp is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Zurrpp dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Metz JR shoots and misses

and Zurrpp counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Metz JR moves into full guard.
Zurrpp wants to control from the top but Metz JR keeps moving.

Metz JR working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zurrpp has passed into half guard!
Metz JR moves into full guard.
Metz JR not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zurrpp wants to pass the guard but Metz JR is keeping the position.
Zurrpp is breathing heavily.

Metz JR working for a triangle but Zurrpp defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metz JR trying to control the position.

Metz JR throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zurrpp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Metz JR is keeping the position for now.
Metz JR is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Metz JR is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metz JR wants to control but Zurrpp is keeping him busy.

Metz JR 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.

Metz JR is looking for a kimura here.
Zurrpp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Metz JR is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zurrpp defends it well.

Metz JR is looking for a kimura but Zurrpp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Metz JR to get the leverage.
Metz JR lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ransom Metz JR overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Metz JR with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Metz JR throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Metz JR is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zurrpp tries to get to full guard but Metz JR has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zurrpp trying to control from the bottom.
Metz JR is pressing down on Zurrpp's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zurrpp is holding on for now.

Metz JR is trying to work for a kimura but Zurrpp is defending well.
Zurrpp wants to control but Metz JR is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zurrpp is refusing to be controlled, as Metz JR sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ransom Metz JR dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Metz JR fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zurrpp throws a right and a left that Metz JR avoids nicely.
Metz JR shoots in and drives through. Zurrpp sprawls well.
Zurrpp leaves Metz JR with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ransom Metz JR. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metz JR tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zurrpp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Metz JR somewhat.
Metz JR is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zurrpp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zurrpp scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metz JR is looking for a sweep.

Zurrpp stands up and beckons Metz JR to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Metz JR as he checks the leg kick.
Metz JR has his takedown stuffed

and Zurrpp counters with a shoot takedown. Metz JR fights it but they end up in guard.

Metz JR is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metz JR wants to stand up but Zurrpp is controlling him.
Zurrpp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Metz JR is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Zurrpp drops back, looking for a kneebar! Metz JR looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Metz JR looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Metz JR!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Metz JR looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zurrpp is looking for a sweep.

Metz JR tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Metz JR working the body and head with strikes.
Zurrpp is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metz JR cracks Zurrpp with a big right hand but Zurrpp just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Metz JR is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zurrpp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Metz JR working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Metz JR trying to control the action but Zurrpp is working from the bottom.
Zurrpp is looking to regain half guard here but Metz JR keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Metz JR is trying to get an arm triangle but Zurrpp is defending well.

Metz JR is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zurrpp knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zurrpp sneaks back into half guard.

Metz JR is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ransom Metz JR.
I think Metz JR has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ransom Metz JR!