PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Graco Gregoravich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gregoravich
vs
Jack

180 cm
22
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Graco Gregoravich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Jack!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gregoravich finds it's way round the side to connect with Jack's head.
Jack misses with a combination
and Gregoravich counters with a straight right hand.
Jack swings for the body but Gregoravich moves out of range.
Gregoravich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gregoravich avoids the head kick by Jack.
Jack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Jack closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jack lands in his opponent's guard.
Jack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gregoravich lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jack!
Jack holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gregoravich tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack can't escape the position.
Gregoravich trying to control but Jack is having none of it.
Jack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gregoravich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jack can't escape the position.
Gregoravich wants to control the pace but Jack is squirming around nicely.
Jack controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack tries to hold on but Gregoravich postures up.
Jack tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Graco Gregoravich!
A less than humble Graco Gregoravich misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.