PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Giorgi Gelashvili (ranked 4005 p4p, 4048 weight class) and Johnny JJ (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.

Gelashvili
vs
JJ

177 cm
18
180
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
178
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 Las Vegas, Giorgi Gelashvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny JJ!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gelashvili shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has JJ pinned against the cage. JJ gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gelashvili shoots in but JJ avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gelashvili fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgi Gelashvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
JJ pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gelashvili back to the cage. JJ follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

JJ drives through and clinches with Gelashvili against the cage.
Gelashvili changes levels and goes for a takedown here. JJ fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelashvili tries to score a power double leg takedown but JJ sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gelashvili somewhat.
Gelashvili has a takedown stuffed.
JJ dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JJ displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gelashvili.
Gelashvili fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Gelashvili feints and as JJ raises his hands in defense, Gelashvili changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

JJ manages to escape and get back to his feet.

JJ closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gelashvili is trying to get back to full guard.
JJ keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gelashvili is pressing down on JJ's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
JJ wants to get up but he can't break Gelashvili's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gelashvili looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gelashvili keeping moving, preventing JJ from controlling successfully.
Gelashvili might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gelashvili looking for a sweep. Not yet Gelashvili, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gelashvili is trying to control the position but JJ postures up.
Gelashvili wants to improve his position but instead JJ has moved into half guard.
Gelashvili is looking for a sweep. JJ is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JJ performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
JJ prevents Gelashvili from improving his position.

JJ is working for a kimura but Gelashvili is defending it quite comfortably.

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

Gelashvili changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. JJ looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

JJ bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gelashvili looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
JJ wants to counter with a clinch but Gelashvili pushes him away.
JJ throws a front kick that sends Gelashvili stumbling back into the cage.
Gelashvili shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has JJ pinned against the cage. JJ gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gelashvili tries for a takedown but JJ manages to get underhooks.

JJ has Gelashvili pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. JJ pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gelashvili tumbling to the mat - JJ dives into Gelashvili's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny JJ dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gelashvili shoots for a takedown but JJ saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
JJ lands a nice shot that snaps Gelashvili's head back.
Gelashvili checks a leg kick.
Gelashvili fails to land the takedown.
JJ lands a jab to the nose.

Gelashvili gets caught napping as JJ dives in and scores a takedown. Gelashvili manages to retain guard.
Gelashvili on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gelashvili tries to get out of the position.
Gelashvili keeping moving, preventing JJ from controlling successfully.
Gelashvili wants to sweep here but JJ controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JJ 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 JJ accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JJ stopping the sweep attempt from Gelashvili.
Gelashvili keeping moving, preventing JJ from controlling successfully.
JJ stopping the sweep attempt from Gelashvili.
Johnny JJ has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gelashvili working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from JJ.
Gelashvili keeping moving, preventing JJ from controlling successfully.

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

JJ gets the takedown into side control.
Gelashvili manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
JJ trying to control the action but Gelashvili is working from the bottom.
JJ moves into full mount! Gelashvili won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
JJ prevents Gelashvili from getting the reversal.
JJ has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
JJ looking to finish with strikes here!

JJ has control of Gelashvili's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gelashvili regains control of the situation pretty easily.
JJ is breathing heavily.
Gelashvili is in all sorts of trouble here.
JJ thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gelashvili chipping away with body shots but they're not going to hurt JJ.
Gelashvili is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
JJ manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gelashvili to take his back!
Gelashvili is in bad spot here.

JJ is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gelashvili knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gelashvili for a finish.
Will JJ go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
JJ has the hooks in. Gelashvili is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gelashvili trying to control the hands but JJ breaks the grip.
Gelashvili prevents JJ from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Gelashvili right now.
Gelashvili wants to control his opponent's hands but JJ gets his hands free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny JJ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gelashvili shoots in looking for a takedown. JJ tries to sprawl out of it but Gelashvili keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. JJ manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

JJ shoots in and bounces Gelashvili off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
JJ pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gelashvili is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelashvili wants to sweep here but JJ controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JJ trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelashvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gelashvili tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gelashvili trying to keep a closed guard but JJ is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
JJ trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelashvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gelashvili looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? JJ is fending him off so far but Gelashvili persists. Nope, JJ circles away and we're back to standing.
JJ appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gelashvili.
JJ unleashes a big counter combination but Gelashvili bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgi Gelashvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
JJ stuffs the takedown.

JJ gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gelashvili has his hands on JJ's head, controlling the position.
Gelashvili looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
JJ wants to stand but Gelashvili is controlling his posture from full guard.
JJ trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelashvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JJ is fighting to break Gelashvili's control of his arms but Gelashvili is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gelashvili 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.
Gelashvili pulls JJ in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gelashvili tries to score a power double leg takedown but JJ sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gelashvili somewhat.
And JJ tries to counter it with a takedown but Gelashvili pushes his down on his head and steps out.

JJ closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four 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.
Gelashvili is looking for a takedown up against the cage. JJ gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
JJ is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gelashvili drops down looking for an ankle pick but JJ pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gelashvili tries for a takedown but JJ sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
JJ changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gelashvili shoots in looking for a takedown but JJ manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gelashvili's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gelashvili shoots in but JJ avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gelashvili takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
JJ tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Gelashvili with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny JJ comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well JJ 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny JJ!