PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Gryzbowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Gryzbowski
vs
Lee

200 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

192 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

EFC Clothing

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Gryzbowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jackie Lee!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gryzbowski loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Gryzbowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Jackie Lee has been cut.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gryzbowski misses with an uppercut.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gryzbowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gryzbowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gryzbowski throws a combination that misses

and Lee counters with a shoot takedown. Gryzbowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee wants to stand but Gryzbowski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Lee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gryzbowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gryzbowski has escaped and now he's on top!
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gryzbowski controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the position here.
Lee wants to stand but Gryzbowski is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gryzbowski wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gryzbowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Gryzbowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gryzbowski has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Lee looks gassed!
Gryzbowski wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gryzbowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is looking to stand up but Gryzbowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Gryzbowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gryzbowski is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee looking to control.
Gryzbowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lee tries to bum rush Gryzbowski with a series of wild strikes but Gryzbowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gryzbowski scores with a three punch combo!
A punch combination from Gryzbowski misses.

Lee drives through and clinches with Gryzbowski against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Gryzbowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackie Lee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gryzbowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee tries for a takedown but Gryzbowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gryzbowski counters with a left and a right that stings Lee.
Lee throws a combination that misses

and Gryzbowski counters with a series of strikes that sends Lee to the canvas! Gryzbowski follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Lee is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gryzbowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee is looking to stand up but Gryzbowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Gryzbowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gryzbowski advances position into side control!
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Gryzbowski controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Lee gets back to half guard.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gryzbowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gryzbowski is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gryzbowski stalling.
Gryzbowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lee tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gryzbowski manages to move to mount!
Lee is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gryzbowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Gryzbowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackie Lee's cut.
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!

Lee closes the distance but Gryzbowski moves to the side
and Gryzbowski counters with a two punch combo.
Gryzbowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gryzbowski tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick by Gryzbowski misses
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gryzbowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gryzbowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left and a right from Gryzbowski both land. Nice combination.
Gryzbowski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gryzbowski throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gryzbowski did well to prevent Lee getting side control.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gryzbowski keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gryzbowski wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee is trying to control. Gryzbowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gryzbowski trying to control from the bottom.
Lee tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee wants to stand but Gryzbowski has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lee is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gryzbowski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gryzbowski duly obliges.
A punch combination from Gryzbowski misses.
Gryzbowski looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Gryzbowski leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gryzbowski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jan Gryzbowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gryzbowski counters with a one-two to the body.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gryzbowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gryzbowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee blocks a head kick by Gryzbowski.
Jan Gryzbowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Gryzbowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gryzbowski lands with a nice combination. Lee backs away looking to recover.
Lee fails with the takedown
and Gryzbowski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Jackie Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left and a right from Gryzbowski both land. Nice combination.
Gryzbowski punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Gryzbowski misses.
Lee avoids the head kick by Gryzbowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gryzbowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and Gryzbowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Gryzbowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gryzbowski, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Gryzbowski!