PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Jules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massive Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Massive Destruction has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jules
vs
Destruction

180 cm
31
160 lbs
19 - 13 - 2

178 cm
24
168 lbs
11 - 10 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Gregory Jules!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Massive Destruction!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jules darts in trying to clinch

and Destruction counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jules!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Check out the look on Destruction's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Destruction landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jules is looking for a sweep.
Jules takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jules is looking to reverse the position.
Jules takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jules tries to buck Destruction off but Destruction is having none of it.
Jules regains half guard, as Destruction was trying to land strikes.

Jules looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Destruction working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction is pressing down on Jules's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jules is holding on for now.

Jules is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Destruction pulls his head out easily.
Destruction thows a huge punch but Jules dodges it nicely.
Destruction is trying to control the action in half guard but Jules is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jules wants to improve his position but Destruction is controlling well.
Destruction missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Destruction throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Jules looking for submissions off his back.
Destruction seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jules has hold of Destruction's hands but Destruction slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Destruction working the head and body with strikes.
Destruction trying to control from half guard but Jules is working away.
Jules tries to roll over but Destruction keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jules has hold of Destruction's hands but Destruction slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jules wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Destruction.
Destruction lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Destruction working Jules over with strikes.
Destruction thows a huge punch but Jules dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Destruction connects with a nice short shot to Jules's temple.
Jules makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jules.

Jules working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Destruction doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Destruction manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Destruction is in close to Jules's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Jules is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Destruction is aware though and is defending well.
Destruction scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Destruction scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction connects with a couple of short punches.
Destruction makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Destruction postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Destruction scoring with punches to the head and body.

Jules is rocked!
Destruction trying to control the position from guard on top but Jules is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destruction advances position into side control!
Destruction cracks Jules with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Destruction landing a few strikes.
Destruction grinds an elbow into Jules's temple.
Oh Jules is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destruction cracks Jules with a big elbow.
Jules is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Destruction has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jules seems to have got his legs back now.
Destruction lands some shots froms side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Destruction wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jules, who protects the arm well.
Destruction controlling the position from side mount.
Jules takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jules is trying to improve his position.
Jules on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Destruction landing a few strikes.
Destruction lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jules is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Destruction landing strikes.
Jules takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Destruction is working Jules over with some ground and pound from side control.
Destruction cracks Jules with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Destruction steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jules. That one must have hurt.
A head kick misses from Jules.
Destruction avoids the head kick by Jules.
Destruction has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jules.
Jules tries a head kick but it misses.
Jules throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jules throws a head kick but Destruction moves out of range.
Jules misses with a body kick.
Jules misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jules misses with a head kick.
Jules throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Destruction takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jules is looking to land body kicks.
Jules throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Destruction.
Jules lands a nice looking kick to the body. Destruction takes a step back to recover.
Jules lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jules lands a front kick.
Gregory Jules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destruction stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jules.
Jules misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jules misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Jules.
Jules throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction blocks a head kick by Jules.
Jules misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jules throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gregory Jules is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jules throws a body kick that misses.
Destruction moves out of range as Jules throws a body kick.
Jules pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Destruction on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jules. Jules obviously looking to wear him down.
Jules looks to land a body kick but Destruction moved away.
Jules tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jules tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jules buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jules.
Jules lands a nice looking body kick.
Jules misses with a body kick.
Jules tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Jules.
Jules tries to close the distance and clinch but Destruction swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jules misses with a low kick.
Gregory Jules is winning the standup battle so far.
Jules misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jules looks to clinch

and Destruction counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Destruction.
Destruction is in close to Jules's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jules is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Destruction is working Jules over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destruction is looking to work some ground and pound but Jules has wrist control.
Destruction is working Jules over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Destruction is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Massive Destruction has got the better of the ground game so far.
Destruction working some strikes from top position.
Destruction wants to control from the top but Jules keeps moving.
Destruction with a nice head shot there.
Destruction postures up and lands a big shot to Jules's brow.
Jules is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Destruction trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Destruction's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Destruction advances to half guard.

Destruction is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jules has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jules has hold of Destruction's hands but Destruction slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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 Gregory Jules will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

An inside leg kick lands from Jules.
Jules lands with a slapping head kick.
Destruction sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jules!
Jules throws a head kick but Destruction moves out of range.
Jules lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jules tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Destruction avoids the head kick by Jules.
Destruction has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jules.
Jules pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Destruction circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jules tries to score with a low kick but Destruction moves his leg out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jules is looking to clinch.
Jules tries to land a front kick but Destruction steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jules misses with a head kick.
Jules pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Destruction circles away from the clinch attempt.
Destruction blocks a head kick by Jules.
Jules looks for the body kick but Destruction saw that one coming.
Jules lands with a slapping head kick.
Jules tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jules misses with a head kick.
Jules misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jules misses with a head kick.
Jules throws a leg kick but Destruction sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jules looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jules throws a body kick that misses.
Jules throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jules throws a sloppy head kick and Destruction moves out of range easily.
Jules throws a head kick that misses.
Destruction avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Destruction avoids the head kick by Jules.
Destruction blocks a head kick by Jules.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jules throws a head kick that half lands.
Jules is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jules tries to clinch up but Destruction circles away and keeps his distance.
Destruction takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Destruction avoids the head kick by Jules.
Jules pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jules tries to land a front kick but Destruction steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jules misses with a kick to the body.
Jules pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jules misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Jules.
Destruction checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jules misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jules looks for the body kick but Destruction saw that one coming.
Jules misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Jules.
Jules misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jules throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jules looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jules throws a low kick, looking for Destruction's leg but Destruction calmly moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Jules showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jules 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Massive Destruction!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Massive Destruction!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Massive Destruction!

Massive Destruction wins by unanimous decision!
Massive Destruction took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Don't be scared homie !'.