PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lenny McGriff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Jerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Jerman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McGriff
vs
Jerman

180 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
195 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny McGriff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Jerman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGriff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jerman counters with a single leg into guard. McGriff didn't expect that.
Jerman trying to control but McGriff is working from the bottom.

Jerman got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGriff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jerman has managed to get both his arms back between McGriff's legs - danger averted.
McGriff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jerman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jerman landing some decent shots from guard.
Jerman wants to control from the top but McGriff keeps moving.
Jerman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGriff trying to keep a closed guard but Jerman is proving a slippery customer.
McGriff is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGriff keeping moving, preventing Jerman from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jerman throwing strikes but missing.
Jerman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jerman passes McGriff's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Jerman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jerman prevents McGriff from improving his position.
Jerman drops an elbow to the side of McGriff's head.
McGriff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jerman.
Jerman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two 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.
McGriff is staying active underneath Jerman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jerman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGriff manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jerman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGriff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jerman.
Jerman thows a big elbow that misses.
McGriff pulls Jerman in close to his closed guard and prevents Jerman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jerman scoring with some ground and pound.
McGriff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGriff lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jerman!
Jerman tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGriff fails to take his opponent's back.
Jerman is in all sorts of trouble here.
McGriff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jerman is looking to escape.

McGriff is working for a guillotine from mount but Jerman frees his head quite easily.
McGriff trying to control but Jerman is having none of it.
Jerman is desperately trying to improve his position but McGriff has a good base and remains in mount.

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.
McGriff wants to control the pace but Jerman is squirming around nicely.
Jerman tries to reverse the position but McGriff maintains control.
Jerman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGriff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGriff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jerman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Jerman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McGriff misses with a takedown attempt
and Jerman counters with a left to the body.
Jerman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGriff has time to react.

Jerman darts in and clinches McGriff up against the cage.
Jerman has McGriff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGriff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGriff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jerman pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGriff shoots and misses
enabling Jerman to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny McGriff. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jerman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jerman lands in his opponent's guard.
Jerman trying to control the position from guard on top but McGriff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jerman distracts McGriff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jerman scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jerman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

McGriff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jerman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jerman has gone for a leg lock! McGriff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jerman's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jerman is breathing heavily.
McGriff preventing the sweep.
Jerman keeping moving, preventing McGriff from controlling successfully.
McGriff wants to pass the guard but Jerman is keeping the position.
Jerman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGriff wants to control from the top but Jerman keeps moving.

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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jerman is on top in guard.
Jerman tries to free his leg and advance position but McGriff is retaining full guard.

Jerman throws a sloppy strike and McGriff has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jerman is forced to tap! Great BJJ from McGriff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lenny McGriff!