PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between nn nn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Gellar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gellar has chosen Stray Cat Strut as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

nn
vs
Gellar

168 cm
27
185 lbs
2 - 14 - 1

188 cm
22
191 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 - 14 - 1, fighting out of The Island, nn nn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ross Gellar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gellar closes this distance looking for a takedown but nn circles away.
nn looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gellar dives in for a single leg takedown but nn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gellar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. nn tries to avoid it but Gellar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag nn to the ground. nn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Gellar looks to move away, nn throws a big counter combo bu Gellar just gets out of the way.
nn nn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Gellar.

Gellar drives through and clinches with nn against the cage.
A shot in the inside from nn.

Gellar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
nn throws a leg kick but Gellar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gellar scores with a nice strike.
Gellar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but nn defends well and Gellar ends up having to push nn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gellar tries for a takedown but nn circles away easily
and nn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gellar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says nn as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from nn.

Gellar moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gellar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics nn uses from the top position.
nn preventing the sweep.
Gellar has his hands on nn's head, controlling the position.
Gellar wants to sweep but no luck.
Gellar is controlling nn's posture.
Gellar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in nn's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gellar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Gellar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Gellar takes the fight into the clinch.

Gellar jumps guard.
Gellar has nn pulled in close to control his posture.
Gellar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
nn wants to control from the top but Gellar keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gellar pulls nn in to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gellar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gellar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
nn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Gellar clinches up against the cage.
Gellar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. nn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gellar missing with knees to the body.
Gellar slowing the pace effectively.
Gellar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gellar prevents nn from breaking the clinch.
Gellar tries for a takedown but nn manages to get underhooks.
Gellar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ross Gellar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gellar looks to score with a jab to the body but nn is just out of range.
Gellar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
nn throws the kick towards the body but Gellar avoids it.
nn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
nn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gellar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gellar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
nn nn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gellar rushes nn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Gellar closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gellar stalls.
Gellar tries for a takedown but nn manages to get underhooks.
nn nn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Gellar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gellar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gellar tries for a takedown but nn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
nn throws a right and a left that Gellar avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gellar.
Gellar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? nn is fending him off so far but Gellar persists. Nope, nn circles away and we're back to standing.
nn tries to bum rush Gellar with a series of wild strikes but Gellar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body kick from Gellar.
Gellar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but nn avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gellar has nn up against the cage in a clinch.
Gellar tries for a takedown. No joy.

Gellar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gellar misses with a takedown attempt - nn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
nn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Gellar has closed the distance and engaged nn in a clinch.
nn missing with knees to the body.

Gellar breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gellar pushes nn up against the cage in a clinch.
Gellar wants to take the fight to the mat but nn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gellar tries to pull guard but nn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gellar wants a takedown but no success here.
Gellar lands a nice knee to the body.

nn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
nn slaps away a takedown attempt from Gellar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Gellar looks to move away, nn throws a big counter combo bu Gellar just gets out of the way.

nn shoots in and gets a takedown into Gellar's guard.

Gellar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gellar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Come on Gellar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gellar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite nn's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
nn has had enough of the clinch but Gellar keeps him there for the moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gellar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Gellar jumps guard and drags nn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Gellar has his foot on nn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. nn works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Gellar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gellar tries for a takedown but nn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gellar lands with a kick to the ribs.

Gellar moves into the clinch.

nn has Gellar pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. nn pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gellar tumbling to the mat - nn dives into Gellar's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Gellar manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gellar digs a right hand underneath nn's ribcage. nn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
nn is trying to break the clinch but Gellar has him pressed against the cage.
Gellar drops down looking for an ankle pick but nn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gellar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
nn nn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Gellar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gellar dives in for a single leg takedown but nn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
nn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Gellar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gellar wants a takedown.
Gellar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gellar tries for a takedown. No joy.
nn scores with a shoulder strike.
Gellar tries to pull guard but nn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gellar slowing the pace effectively.
Gellar misses with a body punch.
Gellar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as nn walks away with a smile on his face. Gellar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
nn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gellar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gellar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
nn misses with a leg kick.
Gellar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as nn sprawls well. nn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gellar gets slowly back to his feet.
nn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
nn nn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gellar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
nn doesn't manage to clinch there - Gellar circles away.
Gellar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like nn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

nn moves into range and clinches up with Gellar.
nn has had enough of the clinch but Gellar keeps him there for the moment.
Gellar prevents nn from breaking the clinch.

Gellar jumps guard and drags nn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gellar holds on and takes a little breather.
nn trying to control but Gellar is working from the bottom.
nn nn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
nn looking to sit in guard and control but Gellar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

nn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gellar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gellar stands and throws nn's legs to the side, diving into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ross Gellar.
I've got Gellar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Gellar!
Ross Gellar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.