PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunner Grant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jane
vs
Grant

185 cm
26
240 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

193 cm
23
282 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Jane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunner Grant!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grant fails to land the takedown.
Jane misses with a body shot

and Grant counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grant trying to pass the guard but Jane defending well.
Grant is trying to control the action in half guard but Jane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jane's head.
Jane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jane tries to get out of the position.
Jane is trying to stand back up but Grant is controlling him
Grant trying to mount his opponent but Jane defends it.
Grant is looking to take a break and control but Jane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Grant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grant with the ground and pound but Jane uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Grant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grant stopping the sweep attempt from Jane.

Grant drops back looking for a leg! Jane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jane manages to kick Grant off! Grant jumps back into Jane's guard.

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.
Jane keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Jane is trying to keep Grant in close.
Jane wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jane is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Grant is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
John Jane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Grant.
Jane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Jane on the inside.
Jane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grant has Jane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grant goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jane prevents it.
Jane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grant.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane lands an elbow that stopped Grant in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Gunner Grant has been cut.
Grant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jane swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grant looks gassed!
A big left from Jane misses.
Jane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jane cracks Grant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunner Grant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jane lands a nice shot to the body.
Grant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Jane misses.
Grant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jane swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
John Jane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jane lands a leg kick that knocks Grant off balance momentarily.
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jane lands a leg kick that knocks Grant off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jane looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Jane.
Jane throws a head kick but Grant moves out of range.
Jane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane throws a chopping leg kick but Grant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jane here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jane misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Jane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
John Jane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jane swivels and escapes.
Jane swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Grant counters with a shoot takedown. Jane fights it but they end up in guard.
Jane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grant is one step ahead there.
Grant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jane wants to get back to his feet but Grant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grant stops Jane from standing up.
Grant preventing the sweep.
Grant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grant trying to control but Jane is working from the bottom.
Jane being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane wants to sweep here but Grant controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grant is controlling him.

Grant drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jane manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grant has Jane in his guard.
Jane won't allow Grant to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jane trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grant's guard.
Jane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grant on the ground.

Grant has an active guard here but Jane has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunner Grant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jane swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Jane throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Jane takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Jane jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jane misses with a low kick as Grant jumps back.
Grant has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jane.
Jane wants to slow Grant down by chopping away at his legs.
Jane is looking to wear down Grant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jane.
Jane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jane scores with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
John Jane is winning the standup battle so far.
Jane lands a jab to Grant's midsection.
Grant stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jane.
Jane throws a leg kick which misses Grant's front leg but catches the back leg as Grant tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grant on the side of the head.
Jane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Jane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jane tries to work over Grant's front leg with a kick but Grant checks it.
Grant slips a straight right by Jane.
Grant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gunner Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jane connects with an inside leg kick.
Grant moves away from the strike by Jane.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jane connects with an inside leg kick.
Jane tries to bum rush Grant with a series of wild strikes but Grant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jane. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grant is defended easily by Jane.
Jane lands a nice shot that snaps Grant's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane lands with a nice body punch.
Jane throws a predictable looking body shot

and Grant decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jane's guard.
Jane wants to sweep here but Grant controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jane is on top in guard.
Grant looking to control.

Grant working for a triangle but Jane defends it easily.

Grant is working an open guard so Jane takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Jane.
Jane throws a head kick that misses.
Jane scores with a hook.
Gunner Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Jane.
Jane tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Jane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jane, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Jane!