PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dean Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Jermery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Pope
vs
Jermery

176 cm
28
152 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

177 cm
25
167 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dean Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Jermery!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jermery closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pope quickly recovers to half guard.

Jermery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Jermery is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pope doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jermery.

Jermery is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pope is just riding it out for now. Jermery eventually gives up the hold.
Pope pushes Jermery off looking to stand but Jermery dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Jermery is trying to work for a kimura but Pope is defending well.

Jermery seems to be looking for submissions.
Pope is trying to get back to full guard.
Pope is looking to escape.

Jermery seems to be working for a kimura but Pope defends the submission attempt.
Pope is looking to control Jermery's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pope avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jermery wants to take a breather but Pope is having none of it.

Pope looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jermery prevents Pope from improving his position.

Jermery seems to be looking for submissions.

Jermery is working for a kimura but Pope is defending it quite comfortably.

Jermery is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pope sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jermery seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Pope has recovered full guard.
Pope keeping moving, preventing Jermery from controlling successfully.

Pope escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jermery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jermery connects with a couple of short punches.
Jermery passes Pope's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Jermery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jermery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jermery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pope defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jermery is looking for a kimura here.

Jermery wants to work for an arm triangle but Pope is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jermery seems to be looking for submissions.
Pope is pressing down on Jermery's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Jermery dominated that 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.

Jermery takes one to the side of the head.
No luck for Pope with that takedown attempt.
Pope misses with a jab, cross combination.

Pope shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pope stopping the sweep attempt from Jermery.
Jermery is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ron Jermery has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pope postures up and lands a big shot to Jermery's brow.
Jermery 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.

Jermery looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pope passes Jermery's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jermery manages to get to full guard.
Jermery preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope trying to control the position from guard on top but Jermery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pope wants to pass the guard but Jermery is keeping the position.
Pope throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Pope is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Jermery working for a triangle but Pope defends it easily.
Jermery wants to sweep but no luck.
Pope scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pope content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pope is in close to Jermery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jermery controls Pope momentarily but Pope frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope cracks Jermery with a solid left hand.

Jermery working for a triangle but Pope defends it easily.
Jermery can't keep his opponent in guard - Pope advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jermery moves into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jermery is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pope is aware though and is defending well.
Pope trying to control the position from guard on top but Jermery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jermery is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pope lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pope trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pope trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pope working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jermery's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pope accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jermery manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pope manages to get himself to full guard.
Jermery trying to control the position from guard on top but Pope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jermery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pope swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jermery drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pope looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pope looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pope!
Jermery manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Pope is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jermery trying to hold on to Pope's head to control him but Pope postures up.
Jermery wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pope landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jermery wants to improve his position but Pope is controlling well.
Pope wants to free his trapped foot but Jermery is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Pope is working for a submission of some sort.

Pope is trying to work for a kimura but Jermery is defending well.

Pope is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jermery doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pope.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pope prevents Jermery from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Pope dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jermery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Jermery does no damage.
Pope throws a series of punches but Jermery moves out of range.
Jermery leaves Pope with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jermery tries to clinch but Pope is having none of it.
Pope misses with a takedown attempt - Jermery sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Jermery drives through with a takedown into Pope's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jermery throws a big right hand that misses.
Jermery with a nice head shot there.
Jermery passes Pope's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jermery is trying to control. Pope wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Jermery is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pope is defending against the submission attempts here by Jermery.
Pope has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jermery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jermery is looking for submissions but instead, Pope has regained full guard.
Jermery trying to control but Pope is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pope is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jermery is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Pope wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jermery, who protects the arm well.
Jermery tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pope wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pope scoring with punches from side control.

Pope is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jermery is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Pope wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jermery, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jermery is looking for a sweep.

Pope tries for a kimura but Jermery is defending well.
Pope working the ground and pound from side control.

Pope is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jermery knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jermery sneaks back into half guard.

Jermery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Pope is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jermery is trying to maintain the position but Pope is very close to passing his half guard.
Jermery is looking to improve his position.

Pope is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jermery sees it coming and defends easily.
Jermery is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Pope is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jermery tries to roll over but Pope keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jermery regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ron Jermery.
I think Jermery has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Jermery!