PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Senna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Gryfin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Senna
vs
Gryfin

188 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

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Brawler
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Solid chin

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Senna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Forrest Gryfin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gryfin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Senna pinned against the cage. Senna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Gryfin. No joy for Senna on that attempt.
Senna keeps the fight on the outside.
Gryfin tries for a takedown but Senna circles away easily
and Senna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gryfin thinking.
Gryfin scores with a sloppy right hand. Senna should have avoided that one.
Gryfin avoids the head kick by Senna.
Senna misses with a wild body shot.
Senna closes the distance but Gryfin moves to the side
and Gryfin counters with a leg kick.
Senna tries for a takedown but Gryfin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Senna shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Senna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gryfin.
Gryfin with a poor takedown

and Senna counters with a shoot takedown. Gryfin fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gryfin wants to sweep but no luck.
Gryfin is trying to keep Senna in close.
Senna wants to pass the guard but Gryfin is keeping the position.
Gryfin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gryfin looks gassed!
Gryfin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gryfin has a closed guard, preventing Senna from standing up.
Senna stopping the sweep attempt from Gryfin.

That's two 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.

Gryfin has his foot on Senna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Senna works his way back into a safe position though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gryfin tries to land a front kick but Senna steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gryfin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Senna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Senna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Senna misses with a takedown

and Gryfin counters with a shoot takedown. Senna fights it but they end up in guard.
Senna doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gryfin looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gryfin wants to control from the top but Senna keeps moving.
Senna working a defensive guard here.
Senna keeping full guard, as Gryfin tries to pass.
Senna wants to sweep here but Gryfin controlling him for the moment.
Senna seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four 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.
Gryfin trying to control but Senna is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gryfin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Senna misses with a head kick.
Senna doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gryfin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gryfin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gryfin working some strikes from top position.
Senna controls Gryfin momentarily but Gryfin frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Gryfin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Senna wants to clinch but Gryfin slips to the side

and Gryfin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Senna's guard now.
Gryfin postures up and lands a big shot to Senna's brow.
Senna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Senna wants to stand but Gryfin is controlling the position.
Senna looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gryfin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gryfin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Senna trying to control from the bottom.
Gryfin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gryfin with shots to the head and body - Senna looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gryfin stands up from mount. Strange move.

Gryfin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Senna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gryfin trying to control the action but Senna is working from the bottom.
Senna is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senna is working hard here to advance position.
Senna takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Senna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gryfin working the body and head with strikes.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gryfin wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gryfin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Senna has his takedown stuffed

and Gryfin counters with a takedown into side control.
Senna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Senna is controlling Gryfin's trapped leg to prevent Gryfin from advancing to side control.
Senna is trying to stand up here but Gryfin is controlling him well.
Gryfin passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gryfin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Senna tries to hold on but Gryfin pushes him away.
Senna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gryfin content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Gryfin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Gryfin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Senna stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gryfin throws out a leg kick but Senna moves out of range and Gryfin only half commits.
A head kick by Senna misses

and Gryfin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Senna misses with a hook from the clinch.

Senna jumps guard and drags Gryfin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Senna trying to keep a closed guard but Gryfin is proving a slippery customer.
Gryfin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gryfin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Forrest Gryfin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Senna controls Gryfin momentarily but Gryfin frees himself.
Gryfin trying to control but Senna is working from the bottom.
Gryfin is stalling in the full guard.
Gryfin preventing the sweep.

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.
Senna looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gryfin tries to free his leg and advance position but Senna is retaining full guard.
Gryfin trying to control but Senna is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice jab there from Senna.
Senna stuffs the takedown.
Senna scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gryfin shoots in for a double leg but Senna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senna scoring well with a low kick there.

Senna darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Senna lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Senna is looking to take a break and control but Gryfin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Senna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gryfin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gryfin trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senna wants to stand up but Gryfin manages to regain full guard.
Senna wants to stand but Gryfin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gryfin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Senna.
Gryfin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gryfin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Senna is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Senna showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gryfin 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Gryfin!