PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Fatts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Gerous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatts comes to the cage accompanied by Hit Em Up by Tupac. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Fatts
vs
Gerous

183 cm
24
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
191 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Fatts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Gerous!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatts fails with the takedown.

Gerous drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Gerous tries for a kimura but Fatts is defending well.

Gerous tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fatts trying to control but Gerous flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Gerous.
Gerous is trying to stick to Fatts's back but Fatts is turning into Gerous. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gerous's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fatts.
Gerous can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fatts controls the pace.

Fatts is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Fatts decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fatts has a takedown stuffed.
Gerous tries to clinch but Fatts is having none of it.
Fatts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Fatts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerous throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Gerous misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerous throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gerous blocks a jab.

Fatts drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fatts trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fatts passes Gerous's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fatts trying to pass the guard but Gerous defending well.

Gerous looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gerous actively working from the bottom here.
Fatts blocks the strikes from Gerous.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fatts is looking for a kimura but Gerous is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fatts to get the leverage.
Fatts prevents Gerous from improving his position.

Gerous looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gerous looks gassed!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Fatts looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gerous!
Gerous working to try and regain half guard.
Fatts looking to control and managing it successfully.

Gerous defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fatts.
Fatts looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fatts looking to secure an arm triangle but Gerous defends it well.
Gerous bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gerous works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Gerous 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.

Gerous is working for a kimura but Fatts is defending it quite comfortably.
Fatts wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Gerous will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fatts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gerous circles away.
Gerous throws a big shot that misses.
Gerous misses the shot to the body.
Fatts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fatts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gerous throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Fatts gets a takedown into half guard.
Fatts is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gerous!
Fatts trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gerous is looking to improve his position but Fatts isn't that keen on the idea.
Fatts won't let Gerous get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerous keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gerous regains half guard.
Fatts passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gerous!

Fatts looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gerous is working to get back to half guard.

Fatts goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gerous turns into him and now he's in Fatts's guard.
Gerous postures up in Fatts's guard and throws a big left but Fatts blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatts wants to sweep here but Gerous controlling him for the moment.
Fatts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Fatts has his foot on Gerous's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gerous works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Fatts has his foot on Gerous's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gerous works his way back into a safe position though.
Gerous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gerous throwing strikes from guard but Fatts blocks nicely.
Gerous cracks Fatts with a solid left hand.
Gerous postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fatts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gerous is in close to Fatts's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Gerous drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gerous jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fatts manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerous throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fatts. What's that going to do exactly?
Gerous keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fatts controlling his opponent.
Gerous manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fatts is just content to waste time from the top position. Gerous takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fatts is pushing down on Gerous's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gerous is fighting to maintain full guard but Fatts has managed to sneak the leg through.

Fatts 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.
Fatts wants to control but Gerous is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatts is pressing down on Gerous's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gerous is holding on for now.
Gerous is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fatts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fatts's back!
Gerous is hanging on to Fatts's back as he tries to escape.

Gerous looking for the RNC.
Fatts breaks Gerous's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dan Gerous will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Fatts feints and as Gerous raises his hands in defense, Fatts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Gerous looking for a guillotine here but Fatts defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fatts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fatts wants to pass the guard but Gerous is keeping the position.
Fatts wants to control from the top but Gerous keeps moving.

Gerous is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gerous takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Gerous working for a triangle but Fatts defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gerous has an active guard here but Fatts has managed to pass into half guard.

Fatts seems to be working for a kimura but Gerous defends the submission attempt.
Fatts is pressing down on Gerous's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gerous is holding on for now.
Fatts not doing much here.
Fatts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two 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.
Fatts is trying to control. Gerous wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Gerous looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gerous tries to roll over but Fatts keeps him under control.
Gerous has hold of Fatts's hands but Fatts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gerous makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gerous.

Gerous working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fatts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fatts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gerous can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fatts controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fatts lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatts trying to control but Gerous is working from the bottom.
Fatts forces his way into half guard.
Fatts wants to take a breather but Gerous is having none of it.
Fatts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gerous is looking for a sweep. Fatts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Fatts is working for a submission of some sort.
Gerous regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gerous keeping full guard, as Fatts tries to pass.

Gerous throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gerous had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fatts is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gerous Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fatts's back instead.

Fatts manages to stand up with Gerous still on his back. Eventually Gerous drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.

Gerous gets caught flat footed, as Fatts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fatts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Gerous has his foot on Fatts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fatts works his way back into a safe position though.
Gerous tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Gerous working for a triangle but Fatts defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Fatts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gerous has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight for Jay Fatts!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Jay Fatts!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Jay Fatts!

Jay Fatts wins by unanimous decision!