PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jace Beleren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beleren's entrance music is Marilyn Manson - Resident Evil Theme. A fine choice. Griffin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bird is the word. The key to victory for Jace Beleren has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Beleren
vs
Griffin

197 cm
22
277 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
31
244 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

BioPharm Nutrition

BioPharm Nutrition
Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jace Beleren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beleren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Beleren. No joy for Griffin on that attempt.
Beleren throws a looping overhand right but Griffin ducks down to avoid it.
Beleren looks to land a combination. Griffin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Beleren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griffin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beleren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griffin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beleren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beleren wants it to stay on the feet.
Beleren lands a glancing blow to the side of Griffin's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beleren thows a body shot but no joy.
Beleren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Beleren shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Griffin is trying to defend but Beleren finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Beleren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffin defending well though.

Beleren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Griffin has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Beleren seems to be looking for submissions.
Griffin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beleren is working away from the top position though.
Beleren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beleren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beleren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.

Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beleren lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beleren pulls his head out easily.
Beleren wants to take a breather but Griffin is having none of it.
Beleren passes to side control.
Beleren has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Griffin!

Beleren jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Griffin manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Beleren has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Beleren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griffin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Griffin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beleren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beleren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffin.
Beleren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beleren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab by Beleren.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jace Beleren dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Beleren lands a really nice looking cross but Griffin seems unphased.
Beleren misses with a wild combination.
Beleren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beleren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beleren misses the shot to the body.
Griffin defending well as Beleren loads up on a big left hand.
Beleren loads up on a big right hand but Griffin slips the punch.

Beleren closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Griffin to the mat! Griffin manages to get full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Griffin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Beleren stacks Griffin 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 Beleren!
Beleren trying to control the position but Griffin is working away.
Beleren tries to advance to mount but Griffin denies him.

Beleren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beleren wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beleren goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Griffin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Beleren's guard! Nice work there by Griffin!
Griffin stopping the sweep attempt from Beleren.
Griffin distracts Beleren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beleren keeping full guard, as Griffin tries to pass.

Beleren looking for a guillotine here but Griffin defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin wants to pass the guard but Beleren is keeping the position.
Griffin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Beleren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beleren looking to control but Griffin passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Griffin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beleren sees it coming and defends easily.
Beleren works his way to full guard. Good work.

Beleren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beleren looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Griffin stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Beleren throws up his legs and catches Griffin in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Griffin tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Beleren! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jace Beleren!
A victorious Jace Beleren thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.