PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Kreegans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kreegans
vs
West

195 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
24
260 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jared Kreegans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill West!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

West has closed the distance and engaged Kreegans in a clinch.
Kreegans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kreegans wants to get back to striking at distance but West won't allow it.

West tightens his grip and picks Kreegans up, before dumping him to the ground. Kreegans manages to land in guard.
Kreegans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst West is controlling him.
West with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

West got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kreegans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, West has managed to get both his arms back between Kreegans's legs - danger averted.
Kreegans wants to stand up but West is controlling him.

Kreegans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kreegans looking to hit a scissor sweep but West is one step ahead there.
Kreegans throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
West scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreegans looking to hit a scissor sweep but West is one step ahead there.
Kreegans controls West momentarily but West frees himself.
Kreegans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
West must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
West throws a big right hand that misses.
Kreegans trying to keep a closed guard but West is proving a slippery customer.
West lands a couple of digs.

Kreegans has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. West 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 Kreegans.
West connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kreegans some visible discomfort.
West is looking to take a break and control but Kreegans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
West controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

West stands up and we're back to a striking position.

West has managed to clinch.

West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

West looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kreegans!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kreegans bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
West pulls Kreegans in close to prevent any damage.
Kreegans is looking to stand up but West won't let him.
Kreegans content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans lands a couple of elbows.
West keeping full guard, as Kreegans tries to pass.
West is pulling down on Kreegans's head. It's preventing any offense from Kreegans, at least for the moment.
Kreegans wants to stand but West has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kreegans preventing the sweep.
Kreegans wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
West trying to control the position here.

Kreegans got a little sloppy there for a moment and West has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kreegans has managed to get both his arms back between West's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kreegans controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

West had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kreegans defends it easily.

Kreegans drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kreegans jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
West is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Kreegans thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

West looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill West dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

West connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kreegans. Kreegans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
West shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kreegans as he avoids it easily.
Jared Kreegans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kreegans leaves West with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kreegans tries a head kick but it misses.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreegans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West throws a front kick that sends Kreegans stumbling back into the cage.
Kreegans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

West shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
West is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreegans wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and West is now in half guard.
Kreegans is trying to stand up here but West is controlling him well.
West is figuring out what he wants to do next.
West working the head and body with strikes.
West seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kreegans tries to roll over but West keeps him under control.
West seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kreegans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from West.
Kreegans tries to roll over but West keeps him under control.
Bill West has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kreegans throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans trying to control from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Kreegans as West shoots in.
Jared Kreegans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill West.
West fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
West throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kreegans's waist but Kreegans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing West off to one side.

Kreegans tries to keep at a distance but West has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kreegans tries to circle away but West has him pinned against the cage.
Kreegans tries to break the clinch but West is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans is pressed up against the cage. West has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kreegans down to the mat. Kreegans avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kreegans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bill West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreegans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

West forces Kreegans back against the cage and clinches.

Kreegans gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, West regains guard.
Kreegans tries to stand but West is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
West is looking to sweep but instead, Kreegans has passed into half guard.
West pushes Kreegans off looking to stand but Kreegans dives back in and keeps control.
Kreegans is keen to just control but West is a slippery customer.
Kreegans content to control rather than advance.
West trying to control but Kreegans postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. West defending well though.

West is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kreegans pulls his head out easily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kreegans lunges at West with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by West's hand.
Kreegans misses with a head kick.
West tries to clinch up.

West gets a takedown into half guard.
Kreegans is trying is best to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

West misses with a combination

and Kreegans counters with a takedown into side control.
Kreegans laying and praying for a moment but West takes advantage and regains half guard.
West is trying to stand back up but Kreegans is controlling him
West is looking to control Kreegans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can West avoid being mounted?
West blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kreegans.
Kreegans scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
West is refusing to be controlled, as Kreegans sits in half guard.
West wants to improve his position but Kreegans is controlling well.
West preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West is trying to get back to full guard.

Kreegans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. West doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kreegans.
West has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kreegans is working away from the top position though.
West throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kreegans is thwarting West's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

West looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kreegans!
West tries to control but Kreegans wriggling away.
West is landing with some decent strikes but Kreegans is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kreegans is looking to improve his position but West isn't that keen on the idea.
Kreegans tries to hold on but West postures up.
West has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kreegans's face.

It looks like Jared Kreegans has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kreegans really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kreegans manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West wants to take a breather but Kreegans is having none of it.

West decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kreegans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but West swivels and escapes.
West wants to clinch but Kreegans slips to the side
and Kreegans counters with a straight right hand.

West shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kreegans napping and manages to drive through into side control!
West landing a few strikes.
Kreegans is looking to reverse the position.
Kreegans throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Jared Kreegans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bill West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans is looking to regain half guard here but West keeps moving and retains side control.
West is working Kreegans over with some ground and pound from side control.
West landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

West stands up.
West lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West is looking to clinch.
West dodges the punch combination from Kreegans.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill West!