PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnson Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Kreegans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juarez comes to the cage accompanied by SYSTEM OF A DOWN - Prison Song. Johnson Juarez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Juarez
vs
Kreegans

194 cm
27
280 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

195 cm
23
250 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

STEEL PENN'S SKIN SHOP

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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnson Juarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jared Kreegans!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juarez thows a body shot but no joy.
Kreegans misses with a combination

and Juarez counters with a shoot takedown. Kreegans fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kreegans trying to control the position.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreegans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kreegans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juarez advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Kreegans's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kreegans regains half guard.
Kreegans is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Juarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Juarez is trying to control. Kreegans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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

Kreegans actively working from the bottom here.
Kreegans trying to hold on to Juarez's head to control him but Juarez postures up.
Juarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Kreegans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kreegans trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans pushes Juarez off looking to stand but Juarez dives back in and keeps control.

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

Juarez is trying to work for a kimura but Kreegans is defending well.
Juarez thows a huge punch but Kreegans dodges it nicely.
Juarez controlling the pace.

Juarez is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kreegans as he works his way to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Juarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kreegans keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kreegans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kreegans trying to control the position.
Juarez sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kreegans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juarez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juarez wants to clinch.
Juarez shoots in for a double leg but Kreegans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Juarez tries to clinch but Kreegans moves out of range.
Jared Kreegans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreegans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kreegans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juarez manages to avoid it.
Juarez fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Juarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kreegans working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnson Juarez 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.

Juarez tries to clinch up.
Juarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kreegans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kreegans lands a lovely overhand right.

Juarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Juarez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kreegans is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kreegans and Juarez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Juarez swings around for an armbar but Kreegans sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Juarez's guard.
Juarez trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kreegans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kreegans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kreegans wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
Kreegans is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kreegans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreegans stopping the sweep attempt from Juarez.
Juarez trying to keep a closed guard but Kreegans is proving a slippery customer.
Kreegans is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kreegans thows a big elbow that misses.
Kreegans working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Juarez working for a triangle but Kreegans defends it easily.

Kreegans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kreegans working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
Kreegans throwing strikes from guard but Juarez blocks nicely.
Kreegans trying to control the position from guard on top but Juarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juarez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kreegans is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kreegans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Juarez is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans is looking to improve his position but Juarez isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Juarez connects with a massive shot to the dome!

It looks like Jared Kreegans has been cut.
Kreegans gets back to half guard.
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!
Kreegans moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Juarez being controlled here momentarily.
Kreegans keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully.
Juarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kreegans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juarez wants to control from the top but Kreegans keeps moving.
Juarez looking to pass the guard.
Juarez is working hard here to advance position.
Kreegans looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Juarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jared Kreegans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kreegans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Juarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juarez misses with a hook to the body
and Kreegans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Johnson Juarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jared Kreegans's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kreegans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kreegans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kreegans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juarez moves out of range of the body kick from Kreegans.
Kreegans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown by Kreegans or perhaps it was just good defense by Juarez which made him look bad.

Juarez closes the distance and clinches.

Juarez has picked Kreegans up - he's going for a ride! Juarez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Juarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kreegans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Juarez.
Juarez moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Juarez is trying to ground and pound but Kreegans uses the momentary lack of control by Juarez to regain half guard.

Juarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Kreegans tries to roll over but Juarez keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Juarez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kreegans is looking for a sweep. Juarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Juarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kreegans is concentrating on defense, preventing Juarez from advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Juarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kreegans is trying to stand.
Kreegans tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jared Kreegans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juarez throwing shots but Kreegans is blocking nicely.

Juarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kreegans is just riding it out for now. Juarez eventually gives up the hold.
Kreegans trying to control but Juarez postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kreegans has one foot on Juarez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kreegans throws a shot to the body.
Kreegans lands with a nice body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kreegans!
Kreegans throws a series of punches but Juarez avoids them all with ease.
Kreegans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Juarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Juarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreegans thows a body shot but no joy.
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!
Kreegans lands a nice looking body shot.
Kreegans misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jared Kreegans.
I think Juarez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnson Juarez!