PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jozo Ambrozije (ranked 25186 p4p, 6039 weight class) and Android Gero (ranked 707 p4p, 647 weight class). Jozo Ambrozije has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ambrozije
vs
Gero

195 cm
19
265
0 - 2 - 0

150 cm
18
270
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jozo Ambrozije!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Gero!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ambrozije shoots in but Gero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ambrozije changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gero tries to avoid it but Ambrozije manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gero to the ground. Gero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gero tries for a takedown but Ambrozije sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gero misses with a two punch combination.
Gero looks winded!
Gero wants to clinch up but Ambrozije keeps it at a distance.
Gero misses with a wild combination.
Gero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ambrozije gets a clinch.
Gero is trying to pull guard but Ambrozije has him pressed against the cage.
Jozo Ambrozije has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Gero.
Ambrozije jumps guard but Gero turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ambrozije could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambrozije is trying to pull guard but Gero has him pressed against the cage.
Ambrozije tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gero smiles and moves away.

Ambrozije fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gero, pushing him back against the cage.
Ambrozije tries to break free but Gero pushes him back against the cage.
Ambrozije is trying to force a seperation but Gero has the dominant position.

Ambrozije ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ambrozije no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gero wanted to stand there but Ambrozije had control of the position.
Gero won't allow Ambrozije to sweep him here.
Ambrozije is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gero is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ambrozije holds on and takes a little breather.
Ambrozije continues to stall.

Ambrozije is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gero preventing the sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gero tries for a takedown but Ambrozije circles away easily

and Ambrozije counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ambrozije is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gero is staying active underneath Ambrozije, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Ambrozije seems to be looking for submissions.
Ambrozije wants to take a breather but Gero is having none of it.
Ambrozije throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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.

Ambrozije is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gero still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gero has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Ambrozije's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gero misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ambrozije tries to buck Gero off but Gero is having none of it.
Gero tries to score with some ground and pound. Ambrozije controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jozo Ambrozije will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ambrozije throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gero's waist but Gero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ambrozije off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Gero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gero tries to clinch up

and Ambrozije counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Ambrozije seems to be looking for submissions.
Gero wants to control but Ambrozije passes into side.
Ambrozije is staying tight to Gero's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gero is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gero manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambrozije trying to control but Gero postures up.
Ambrozije is pressing down on Gero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Gero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ambrozije has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gero has managed to get both his arms back between Ambrozije's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ambrozije is on top in guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ambrozije.
Ambrozije is pushing down on Gero's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gero is fighting to maintain full guard but Ambrozije has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ambrozije misses with a head shot. Gero uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambrozije is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ambrozije accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gero trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ambrozije accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ambrozije stopping the sweep attempt from Gero.
Ambrozije trying to control the position from guard on top but Gero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ambrozije will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambrozije pushes down on Gero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ambrozije is trying to control the action in half guard but Gero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ambrozije wants to stand up but Gero has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ambrozije thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ambrozije seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Ambrozije looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gero!
Ambrozije trying to control the action but Gero is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambrozije throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Ambrozije wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gero, who protects the arm well.
Ambrozije fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ambrozije working away.
Gero dodges the ground and pound from Ambrozije.
Ambrozije throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jozo Ambrozije dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ambrozije tries to clinch up but Gero circles away and keeps his distance.

Ambrozije shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ambrozije performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ambrozije missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jozo Ambrozije overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gero wants to improve his position but Ambrozije is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambrozije not doing much here.
Gero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ambrozije works his way into full mount!
Ambrozije controlling his opponent.
Gero wants to hold on but Ambrozije pushes him away.

Ambrozije is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gero is surviving well by controlling Ambrozije's body position as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gero avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ambrozije.
Ambrozije tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ambrozije trying to control but Gero is having none of it.
Ambrozije is really struggling to control Gero but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambrozije thowing shots but they're missing.
Gero is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ambrozije throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ambrozije throws some wild stikes that Gero manages to avoid easily.
Ambrozije landing strikes, looking to finish!

Ambrozije swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gero is now in Ambrozije's guard. A big mistake from Ambrozije there, giving up the dominant position!
Gero stopping the sweep attempt from Ambrozije.
Ambrozije is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambrozije wants to stand up but Gero has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ambrozije throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ambrozije thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gero's head.
Ambrozije moves nicely into side control.
An elbow from Ambrozije crashes against the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ambrozije thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Android Gero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jozo Ambrozije is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ambrozije trying to control the position but Gero is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jozo Ambrozije showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ambrozije, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozo Ambrozije!