PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jt Colossus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tasos Ieronymakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Colossus
vs
Ieronymakis

194 cm
39
264 lbs
40 - 29 - 1

193 cm
27
260 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jt Colossus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tasos Ieronymakis!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ieronymakis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colossus.
A jab from Colossus does it's job there.

It looks like Tasos Ieronymakis has been cut.
Colossus jabs Ieronymakis right on the nose. Ieronymakis blinks but takes it well.
Ieronymakis looks to throw the jab but Colossus is out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ieronymakis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Colossus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ieronymakis fails to land with a series of punches.
Colossus dodges the punch combination from Ieronymakis.
Ieronymakis throws a looping overhand right but Colossus ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ieronymakis.
Colossus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Colossus tries to clinch but Ieronymakis is having none of it.
Ieronymakis looks to throw the jab but Colossus is out of range.
A slow jab from Ieronymakis misses its intended target.
Colossus throws a hook but Ieronymakis avoids it easily.
Colossus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Colossus throws the left hand but Ieronymakis avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Colossus misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ieronymakis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Colossus misses with the combination.
Ieronymakis slips under a jab from Colossus.
Colossus thuds his right hand into Ieronymakis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ieronymakis ducks under a wild hook from Colossus.
Colossus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice sprawl there from Colossus as Ieronymakis shoots in.
Ieronymakis misses with a straight right.
Colossus misses with a hook.
Colossus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Colossus slips under a jab from Ieronymakis.
Colossus scores with a jab to the body.
Colossus throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ieronymakis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Colossus checks it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ieronymakis looking to score a takedown here. Colossus is defending well but Ieronymakis drives through and ends up in Colossus's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colossus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Colossus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ieronymakis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colossus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Colossus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ieronymakis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colossus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ieronymakis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ieronymakis wants to control from the top but Colossus keeps moving.
Ieronymakis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Colossus tries to clinch but Ieronymakis is having none of it.
Ieronymakis lands with a hook. Colossus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Colossus misses with a series of wild punches.
Colossus fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ieronymakis.
Ieronymakis ducks under a wild hook from Colossus.
Colossus cracks Ieronymakis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ieronymakis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Colossuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ieronymakis motions for Colossus to come forward. Ieronymakis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Ieronymakis.
Colossus throws a right and a left that Ieronymakis avoids nicely.
Colossus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ieronymakis swats away the attempt to clinch by Colossus.
Colossus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Colossus misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Colossus.
Colossus missing with a left hand there. Ieronymakis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Colossus throws out a loose jab but Ieronymakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colossus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Colossus tries to bum rush Ieronymakis with a series of wild strikes but Ieronymakis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ieronymakis fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tasos Ieronymakis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tasos Ieronymakis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ieronymakis misses with a double jab
and Colossus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colossus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Colossus misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Colossus sizes up Ieronymakis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jt Colossus is winning the standup battle so far.
Ieronymakis throws a shot from downtown. Colossus moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Ieronymakis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Colossus doesn't seem phased though.
Ieronymakis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ieronymakis dodges the punch combination from Colossus.
Good exchange - Colossus coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colossus misses with the combination.
Ieronymakis throws out a leg kick but Colossus moves out of range and Ieronymakis only half commits.
A head kick misses from Ieronymakis.
Ieronymakis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Colossus's calf.
Colossus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colossus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ieronymakis connects with an inside leg kick.
Ieronymakis throws a leg kick but Colossus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ieronymakis throws the kick towards the body but Colossus avoids it.
Ieronymakis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ieronymakis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ieronymakis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Colossus on the side of the head.
Colossus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Colossus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ieronymakis tries to score with a low kick but Colossus moves his leg out of the way.
Colossus misses with a double jab.
Good work by Colossus as he checks the leg kick.
Ieronymakis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colossus.
Colossus works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colossus wants to clinch.
Ieronymakis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jt Colossus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colossus throws out a loose jab but Ieronymakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colossus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ieronymakis has time to react.
Ieronymakis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Colossus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ieronymakis somewhat.
Ieronymakis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Colossus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ieronymakis.
Colossus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ieronymakis's head backwards.
Ieronymakis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Colossus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Colossus misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colossus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ieronymakis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Colossus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ieronymakis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colossus.
Ieronymakis tries to land a front kick but Colossus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ieronymakis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Colossus moves out of range of the leg kick from Ieronymakis.
Ieronymakis misses with a low kick.
Colossus avoids the body shot from Ieronymakis.
Ieronymakis fakes the leg kick and cracks Colossus in the body.

Colossus darts in and clinches Ieronymakis up against the cage.
Ieronymakis is looking to break free of the clinch but Colossus has double underhooks.
Colossus lands a shot to the body.
Colossus working aggressively here.
Colossus can't find room to land a body shot as Ieronymakis controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colossus stops a takedown attempt from Ieronymakis.
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!
Colossus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Colossus lands a body shot.
Ieronymakis is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Colossus.
Colossus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Colossus scores with a hook to the body.
Ieronymakis prevents a body shot from Colossus.
Ieronymakis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Colossus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Colossus on the inside.
Colossus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Colossus scores with a nice short uppercut.

Ieronymakis is rocked!

That has opened up Tasos Ieronymakis's cut even more.
Colossus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ieronymakis is still on wobbly legs! Can Colossus finish him?
Nice body punch from Colossus - that landed with a thud.
Jt Colossus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Colossus works on Ieronymakis's body with a couple of short punches.

Colossus drops Ieronymakis onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ieronymakis is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Colossus dips a shoulder and cracks Ieronymakis with a mighty uppercut! Ieronymakis falls back against the cage and Colossus unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ieronymakis is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Colossus screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jt Colossus!
Jt Colossus managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Cripplers Corner, into his post fight interview.