PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Gregory (ranked 5324 p4p, 2234 weight class) and Bernard Geoffrion (ranked 579 p4p, 283 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gregory
vs
Geoffrion

198 cm
27
207
3 - 3 - 0

160 cm
26
204
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Gregory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bernard Geoffrion !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Gregory manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geoffrion throws a big elbow that misses.
Geoffrion stops Gregory from standing up.
Geoffrion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Geoffrion landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gregory is on top in guard.

Geoffrion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Geoffrion 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

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

Geoffrion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gregory defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Geoffrion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gregory is aware though and is defending well.

Geoffrion throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gregory uses it to pass to side control.
Gregory trying to control the position but Geoffrion is working away.
Gregory working away.
Gregory trying to control the action but Geoffrion is working from the bottom.
Geoffrion is looking for a sweep.
Geoffrion is trying to control Gregory's posture but Gregory avoids it.
Geoffrion gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gregory wants to pass the guard but Geoffrion is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Geoffrion actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gregory is keen to just control but Geoffrion is a slippery customer.
Geoffrion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Geoffrion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gregory pulls his head out easily.
Geoffrion is pressing down on Gregory's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gregory trying to control but Geoffrion is working from the bottom.
Geoffrion controls Gregory momentarily but Gregory frees himself.
Gregory has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gregory is pushing down on Geoffrion 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Geoffrion is fighting to maintain full guard but Gregory has managed to sneak the leg through.

Geoffrion looking for submissions off his back.
Gregory is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrion wants to control but Gregory is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Geoffrion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gregory pulls his head out easily.
Gregory wants to control but Geoffrion is keeping him busy.
Geoffrion tries to roll over but Gregory keeps him under control.

Geoffrion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Geoffrion tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gregory has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gregory can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Geoffrion is looking to escape.
Geoffrion tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Geoffrion working to try and regain half guard.
Gregory trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Geoffrion sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Geoffrion trying to control from the bottom.

Gregory is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregory is thwarting Geoffrion 's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gregory fails in his attempt to clinch.

Gregory is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Geoffrion 's half guard.
Gregory not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Geoffrion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Geoffrion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Geoffrion is looking to control Gregory's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Geoffrion avoid being mounted?
Greg Gregory overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory wants to get back to his feet.
Gregory wants to take a breather but Geoffrion is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geoffrion is looking for a sweep. Gregory is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Geoffrion actively working from the bottom here.
Gregory is trying to control the action in half guard but Geoffrion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Geoffrion tries to roll over but Gregory keeps him under control.
Gregory wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geoffrion keeps working.
Geoffrion trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Geoffrion manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Geoffrion has his foot on Gregory's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gregory works his way back into a safe position though.
Gregory stays in close to Geoffrion 's body and controls the position.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Geoffrion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Geoffrion working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gregory has passed into half guard!
Gregory tries to pass the half guard into mount. Geoffrion knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gregory frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Geoffrion sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Geoffrion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gregory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Geoffrion can do to turn this around?

Geoffrion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Geoffrion is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Geoffrion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Gregory seems content to control.
Geoffrion trying to get back to full guard but Gregory takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Geoffrion is desperately trying to improve his position but Gregory has a good base and remains in mount.
Gregory controlling the pace for now.
Geoffrion sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Geoffrion tries to roll over but Gregory keeps him under control.
Gregory lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrion wants to improve his position but Gregory is controlling well.
Gregory passes into side control, despite Geoffrion 's attempt to control the position.
Gregory works to advance to full mount. Geoffrion defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Geoffrion is trying to escape the mount.
Gregory tries to control but Geoffrion wriggling away.
Gregory with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geoffrion regains half guard.
Gregory seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Geoffrion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Gregory dominated that second round.
That's time! Gregory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gregory shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Geoffrion is trying to defend but Gregory finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Gregory is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Geoffrion is just riding it out for now. Gregory eventually gives up the hold.

Geoffrion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gregory working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geoffrion is refusing to be controlled, as Gregory sits in half guard.

Geoffrion looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geoffrion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gregory is looking to take a break and control but Geoffrion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Geoffrion moves into full guard.

Geoffrion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gregory gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Geoffrion has his foot on Gregory's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gregory works his way back into a safe position though.
Geoffrion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Geoffrion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Geoffrion working a defensive guard here.

That's two 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.
Gregory looking to pass the guard.
Geoffrion keeping moving, preventing Gregory from controlling successfully.

Geoffrion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gregory defends it easily.

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

Geoffrion is looking for a triangle but Gregory pushes his legs off easily.

Geoffrion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gregory wants to control from the top but Geoffrion keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrion can't keep his opponent in guard - Gregory advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gregory not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gregory missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Geoffrion trying to control from the bottom.
Geoffrion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gregory not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Geoffrion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Geoffrion looking for submissions off his back.
Geoffrion is staying active underneath Gregory, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Geoffrion is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gregory scores with a couple of nice shots.

Geoffrion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bernard Geoffrion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregory sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gregory thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Geoffrion 's head.
Gregory is looking to take a break and control but Geoffrion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gregory will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Geoffrion looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Gregory seems content to control.
Greg Gregory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Geoffrion actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Gregory showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gregory, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Gregory!