PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bored Cheat (ranked 4379 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joriedson Gruber (ranked 25324 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.

Cheat
vs
Gruber

205 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

200 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bored Cheat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joriedson Gruber!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruber misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Cheat misses the target.
A solid body kick from Gruber.
Gruber throws a body punch but Cheat moves out of range.

Cheat moves into the clinch.
Gruber goes for a takedown attempt but Cheat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Cheat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gruber blocks an elbow strike from Cheat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cheat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gruber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cheat smiles and moves away.
Bored Cheat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joriedson Gruber.

Cheat moves into the clinch successfully.
We've been informed that Gruber has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Cheat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cheat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gruber being controlled against the cage.
Gruber tries to pull guard but Cheat holds him up against the cage and eventually Gruber drops back down to his feet.
Gruber jumps guard but Cheat stands there with Gruber around his waist. Gruber gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cheat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Come on Cheat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gruber wants to get back to striking at distance but Cheat won't allow it.
Cheat pushes off an throws an elbow but Gruber leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gruber blocks an elbow strike from Cheat.
Gruber is trying to pull guard but Cheat has him pressed against the cage.
Cheat throws an elbow that misses.
Cheat avoiding damage.
Gruber tries to circle away but Cheat has him pinned against the cage.
Cheat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Cheat.
Cheat misses with an elbow over the top.
Gruber avoids the elbow strike from Cheat, against the cage.
Cheat throws an elbow but it misses.
Gruber wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cheat has him pressed against the cage.
Cheat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gruber up against the cage.
Cheat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gruber wants a takedown.
Gruber blocks the elbow strike.
Gruber should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cheat throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cheat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cheat misses with an elbow over the top.
Cheat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gruber looks winded!
Cheat misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cheat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gruber's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheat stalling the fight.
Gruber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bored Cheat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cheat drives through and clinches with Gruber against the cage.
Cheat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gruber blocks an elbow strike.
Cheat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gruber can do to turn this around?
Cheat is stalling here.
Gruber tries to land a knee to the head but Cheat blocks with his arms.
Cheat stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gruber tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cheat avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gruber can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber blocks an elbow strike from Cheat.
Gruber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cheat content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cheat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Cheat for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Cheat throws an elbow that misses.
Cheat has Gruber pressed against the cage, preventing Gruber from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cheat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gruber tries to circle away but Cheat has him pinned against the cage.
Gruber dodges an elbow strike from Cheat.
Cheat controlling the action here for a moment.
Cheat throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruber drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cheat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cheat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gruber is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cheat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gruber avoids a wild elbow strike from Cheat.
Cheat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gruber blocks an elbow strike from Cheat.
Gruber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruber avoids a wild elbow strike from Cheat.
Gruber fails to pull guard.
Bored Cheat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joriedson Gruber.
Gruber is trying to push Cheat away but Cheat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gruber tries to pull guard but Cheat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Cheat.
Gruber is breathing heavily.
Cheat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gruber trying to control the position but instead, Cheat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gruber into the cage.
Cheat effectively controlling the action here.
Cheat looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheat stalling.
Cheat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cheat misses with an elbow over the top.
Gruber blocks an elbow strike from Cheat.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheat throws an elbow but misses.
Cheat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cheat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gruber in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cheat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
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!
Cheat misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bored Cheat dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cheat takes the fight into the clinch.
Gruber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cheat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cheat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cheat lands a damaging elbow.
Cheat leaning against his opponent.
Cheat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees to the body from Cheat.
Cheat misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber blocks an elbow strike.
Cheat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Gruber's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gruber avoids the elbow strike from Cheat, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber is trying to pull guard but Cheat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gruber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheat throws an elbow but misses.
Cheat taking a breather.
Gruber has Cheat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cheat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bored Cheat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joriedson Gruber.

Cheat drops Gruber with a big knee straight up the middle! Gruber is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

It looks like Joriedson Gruber has been cut.

Cheat has closed the distance and engaged Gruber in a clinch.
Cheat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gruber blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheat pushes off an throws an elbow but Gruber leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gruber avoids the elbow strike from Cheat, against the cage.
Cheat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruber blocks an elbow strike from Cheat.
Gruber tries a body shot but Cheat blocks it.
Cheat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gruber is trying to stall.
Come on Cheat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gruber blocks the elbow strike.
Cheat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cheat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cheat is pushing Gruber up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cheat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheat throws an elbow that misses.
Gruber looking for a takedown.
Cheat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gruber just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cheat's brow.
Cheat throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheat prevents Gruber from breaking the clinch.
Gruber wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Cheat drops Gruber with a big knee straight up the middle! Gruber is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Cheat forces Gruber back against the cage and clinches.
Come on Cheat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheat throws an elbow but misses.
Cheat stalling.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
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!
Cheat stops a takedown attempt from Gruber.
Cheat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cheat controlling the action here for a moment.
Cheat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cheat has Gruber pushed against the cage.
Cheat gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bored Cheat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cheat, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bored Cheat!