PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Dinero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greek Gyros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gyros has chosen Greek Gyros as his entrance music. Greek Gyros will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dinero
vs
Gyros

185 cm
26
274 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

225 cm
31
300 lbs
7 - 13 - 1

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Dinero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greek Gyros!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinero tries for a takedown but Gyros circles away easily

and Gyros counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dinero!
Gyros looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gyros sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dinero is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Dinero that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinero wants to get back to his feet.
Gyros controlling the pace for now.
Gyros throwing strikes here but Dinero is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyros takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gyros fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gyros lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gyros controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros landing strikes from the mount.
Dinero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gyros takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyros looking to control but Dinero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gyros controlling from the full mount.
Dinero's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gyros controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Greek Gyros wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gyros lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dinero circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greek Gyros dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dinero closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gyros to the mat! Gyros manages to get full guard.
Gyros is trying to control the position but Dinero postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Greek Gyros has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Gyros shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dinero napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gyros trying to control the position but Dinero is working away.
A lull in the action here as Gyros stalls from top position.
Gyros looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dinero is avoiding damage well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinero pushes Gyros away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gyros gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gyros is staying tight to Dinero's torso, preventing him from escaping.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gyros trying to control the position but Dinero is working away.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Greek Gyros hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gyros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dinero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dinero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dinero has his takedown stuffed

and Gyros decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dinero's guard.
Gyros passes Dinero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gyros is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gyros thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dinero's head.
Gyros stalling.

Gyros gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dinero slips a jab and a cross from Gyros.
Andrew Dinero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinero tries for a takedown but Gyros circles away easily

and Gyros counters with a shoot takedown. Dinero fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Dinero. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dinero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gyros trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Greek Gyros has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dinero slaps away a takedown attempt from Gyros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gyros throws a series of punches but Dinero avoids them all with ease.

Gyros feints and as Dinero raises his hands in defense, Gyros changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dinero keeping moving, preventing Gyros from controlling successfully.
Gyros stands up over Dinero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gyros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gyros pushes down on Dinero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Greek Gyros has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gyros looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greek Gyros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dinero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gyros is fending him off so far but Dinero persists. Nope, Gyros circles away and we're back to standing.

Gyros scores with a takedown into Dinero's guard.
Dinero is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gyros dives into side control.
Gyros is looking to take a break and control but Dinero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dinero trying to remain calm as Gyros controls from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyros wants to control but Dinero is keeping him busy.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Greek Gyros wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dinero fails with the takedown
and Gyros counters with a two punch combo.
Gyros scores with a jab to the body.

Gyros has closed the distance and engaged Dinero in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gyros.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gyros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Gyros gets a takedown into half guard.
Gyros trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros looks to land a strike but Dinero avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dinero keeping moving, preventing Gyros from controlling successfully.
Gyros controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Greek Gyros.
Dinero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gyros avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Dinero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dinero as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gyros pinned against the cage. Gyros gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dinero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gyros counters with a shoot takedown. Dinero fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gyros content to stall in guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gyros gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greek Gyros really 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.

Dinero tries for a takedown but Gyros circles away easily

so Gyros counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gyros engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dinero keeping moving, preventing Gyros from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Greek Gyros was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Gyros shoots in and gets a takedown into Dinero's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gyros trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyros engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gyros trying to control but Dinero is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Greek Gyros.

Gyros closes the distance and clinches.

Gyros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dinero tries for a takedown but Gyros circles away easily

and Gyros decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dinero's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyros is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gyros wants to control from the top but Dinero keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Greek Gyros wasn't active enough on the ground.

Gyros shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gyros showed some decent athleticism there.
Gyros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dinero defending well though.
Gyros not doing much here.
Gyros's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Greek Gyros wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gyros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Gyros closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dinero quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, if Gyros is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greek Gyros dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gyros shoots in but Dinero avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Gyros gets caught flat footed, as Dinero shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gyros is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Dinero drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gyros dives on top into guard.
Gyros wants to pass the guard but Dinero is keeping the position.
Gyros sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gyros won't allow Dinero to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Greek Gyros has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Gyros shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Dinero kicks Gyros off and gets back to his feet.

Dinero changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gyros looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Dinero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gyros is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gyros bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinero fails with the takedown

and Gyros counters with a takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros trying to control the position but Dinero is working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Greek Gyros.

Gyros shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gyros is just content to waste time from the top position. Dinero takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyros controlling from the top position.
Gyros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinero is keeping the position for now.
Gyros's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andrew Dinero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greek Gyros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Greek Gyros wasn't active enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dinero.
Dinero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greek Gyros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gyros has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Greek Gyros!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Greek Gyros!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Greek Gyros!

Greek Gyros wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Greek Gyros thanked Das Labor for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).