PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greenn Jessuzz (ranked 5768 p4p, 4689 weight class) and Jack Boatwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jessuzz has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Jessuzz
vs
Boatwright

189 cm
18
240
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
230
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greenn Jessuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Boatwright!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boatwright goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jessuzz darts in looking for a takedown but Boatwright gets double underhooks and turns Jessuzz into the cage.
Boatwright feints the counter takedown.
Jessuzz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Boatwright has Jessuzz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Boatwright pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jessuzz tumbling to the mat - Boatwright dives into Jessuzz's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boatwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jessuzz can't keep his opponent in guard - Boatwright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jessuzz wants to control but Boatwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boatwright content to control rather than advance.

Jessuzz looking for subs from the bottom but Boatwright mounts him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jessuzz regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boatwright in particular looking to stall.
Boatwright is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jessuzz tries to roll over but Boatwright keeps him under control.
Boatwright tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jessuzz.
Boatwright controlling the pace.
It looks like Boatwright might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boatwright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

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.
Boatwright is still trying to improve position.
Jessuzz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jessuzz wants to improve his position but Boatwright is controlling well.
Jessuzz gets back to full guard.
Boatwright stays in close to Jessuzz's body and controls the position.
Jessuzz trying to control the position.
Boatwright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Jessuzz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jessuzz is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boatwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Jessuzz is retaining full guard.
Jessuzz controls Boatwright momentarily but Boatwright frees himself.

Jessuzz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boatwright is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jessuzz.
Boatwright controlling from side mount.
Boatwright working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jessuzz is trying to get back to half guard.
Boatwright moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jessuzz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jessuzz tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Boatwright 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.

Boatwright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jessuzz, pushing him back against the cage.

Boatwright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jessuzz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Jessuzz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boatwright has passed into half guard!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boatwright in particular looking to stall.

Jessuzz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jessuzz tries to roll over but Boatwright keeps him under control.

Boatwright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jessuzz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boatwright.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boatwright sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Boatwright is going to stand back up.
Jessuzz is looking for a sweep. Boatwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boatwright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jessuzz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Boatwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jessuzz is just riding it out for now. Boatwright eventually gives up the hold.
Jessuzz is trying to maintain the position but Boatwright is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boatwright controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jessuzz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boatwright won't allow Jessuzz to sweep him here.

Jessuzz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boatwright defends well.
Boatwright slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boatwright wants to stand but Jessuzz is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Boatwright.
Boatwright is putting a hurting on Jessuzz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Boatwright controls the position.

Boatwright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jessuzz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jessuzz is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boatwright working away.
Jessuzz is trying to get back to half guard.
Jack Boatwright has got the better of the ground game so far.

Boatwright decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jessuzz to his feet.

Boatwright closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jessuzz did well to prevent Boatwright getting side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jessuzz is looking to improve his position.
Jessuzz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boatwright is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Boatwright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jessuzz shoots in for a takedown but Boatwright shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boatwright unleashes a big counter combination but Jessuzz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Boatwright throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jessuzz was covering up waiting for the punch and Boatwright finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Boatwright sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jessuzz looking to control.
Boatwright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boatwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jessuzz's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boatwright content to stall in guard here.
Boatwright connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boatwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Jessuzz is retaining full guard.

Jessuzz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boatwright is in close to Jessuzz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boatwright is working Jessuzz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boatwright chips away with some ground and pound.
Boatwright must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jessuzz is working an open guard so Boatwright takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jessuzz misses with a takedown

and Boatwright counters by moving into the clinch.

Boatwright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Boatwright closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jessuzz did well to prevent Boatwright getting side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boatwright lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Boatwright is going to stand back up.
Jessuzz is trying to get back to full guard.
Boatwright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boatwright performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Boatwright has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jessuzz wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jessuzz moves into full guard.
Boatwright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Jessuzz looking for a guillotine here but Boatwright defends easily.

Jessuzz working for a triangle but Boatwright defends it easily.
Jessuzz wants to sweep here but Boatwright controlling him for the moment.
Greenn Jessuzz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boatwright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Jessuzz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boatwright is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jessuzz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boatwright wants to stand but Jessuzz has his arm trapped.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Boatwright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boatwright has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Boatwright!