PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Deuce (ranked 5359 p4p, 5009 weight class) and Shaun Gruff (ranked 486 p4p, 466 weight class). Gruff has chosen Kanye West - Spaceship as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Deuce
vs
Gruff

175 cm
18
160
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
158
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Convicted Trap House

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Deuce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaun Gruff!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deuce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gruff was well out of range. Poor timing from Deuce.

Gruff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Deuce on his heels. He'll look to pass Deuce's guard now, I'm sure.

Deuce is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gruff is pressed up against the cage. Deuce has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gruff down to the mat. Gruff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gruff wants to clinch
and Deuce counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gruff's knee momentarily.
Gruff shoots in and drives through. Deuce sprawls well.
Deuce appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Deuce displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gruff.

Gruff moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruff lands a nice uppercut.
Deuce wants to take the fight to the mat but Gruff manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Deuce ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Deuce no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Deuce is pulling down on Gruff's head. It's preventing any offense from Gruff, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gruff trying to control the position from guard on top but Deuce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gruff throws a big right hand that misses.
Deuce bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gruff's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deuce with a flurry of punches that miss.

Deuce drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deuce jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gruff controls Deuce momentarily but Deuce frees himself.
Gruff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gruff wants to stand but Deuce is controlling the position.
Deuce is pushing down on Gruff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gruff is fighting to maintain full guard but Deuce has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gruff is concentrating on defense, preventing Deuce from advancing position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deuce in particular looking to stall.

Deuce is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gruff has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deuce is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Deuce looking to control but Gruff is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Deuce raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gruff is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deuce thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Deuce is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Gruff is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aaron Deuce!