PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Huxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Grecosaurus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Huxley
vs
Grecosaurus

177 cm
21
220 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

180 cm
25
225 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Huxley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pentti Grecosaurus!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grecosaurus swats away the attempt to clinch by Huxley.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Huxley.
Huxley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grecosaurus defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Huxley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Huxley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Huxley instigates a clinch.

Grecosaurus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Grecosaurus manages to end up in side control.
Grecosaurus postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Grecosaurus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Huxley manages to get back to half guard.
Grecosaurus trying to pass the guard but Huxley defending well.
Huxley is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Grecosaurus.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grecosaurus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Huxley trying to control from the bottom.
Grecosaurus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Huxley's head.
Grecosaurus not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grecosaurus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Huxley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grecosaurus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Huxley defending well though.
Huxley is pressing down on Grecosaurus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grecosaurus is looking to work some ground and pound but Huxley has wrist control.
Grecosaurus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Huxley's head.

Grecosaurus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Huxley looking for a guillotine here but Grecosaurus defends easily.
Grecosaurus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Huxley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grecosaurus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grecosaurus throwing strikes from guard but Huxley blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grecosaurus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huxley is keeping the position for now.
Grecosaurus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grecosaurus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grecosaurus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grecosaurus throws and elbow that misses. Huxley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grecosaurus's guard. Nice move by Huxley!
Huxley wants to control from the top but Grecosaurus keeps moving.
Grecosaurus can't keep his opponent in guard - Huxley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grecosaurus manages to get to full guard.
Huxley wants to pass the guard but Grecosaurus is keeping the position.
Huxley wants to control from the top but Grecosaurus keeps moving.
Huxley trying to move into half guard but instead Grecosaurus has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Grecosaurus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Huxley closes the distance and clinches up with Grecosaurus, looking for a takedown. Huxley pushes Grecosaurus against the cage but Grecosaurus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Huxley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Grecosaurus wants to control but Huxley is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huxley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grecosaurus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grecosaurus is trying to get back to full guard.
Huxley trying to pass the guard but Grecosaurus defending well.
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.
Huxley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Huxley trying to mount his opponent but Grecosaurus defends it.
Huxley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Huxley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huxley shoots in but no luck this time.

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.
Huxley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grecosaurus defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Huxley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Grecosaurus clinches up against the cage.
Grecosaurus wants a takedown.
Grecosaurus looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huxley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grecosaurus wants a takedown.

Grecosaurus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Huxley regains guard.
Huxley trying to keep a closed guard but Grecosaurus is proving a slippery customer.

Huxley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grecosaurus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Huxley looking for a sweep. Not yet Huxley, not yet.
Grecosaurus thows a big elbow that misses.
Huxley controls Grecosaurus momentarily but Grecosaurus frees himself.
Grecosaurus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Huxley's head.
Huxley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grecosaurus.
Grecosaurus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huxley is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huxley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grecosaurus is one step ahead there.
Huxley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grecosaurus!
Huxley lands a big shot there that rocks Grecosaurus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Grecosaurus blocking the ground and pound.
Huxley is landing with some decent strikes but Grecosaurus is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

It looks like Pentti Grecosaurus has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Huxley thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Huxley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Grecosaurus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Huxley fails with a takedown attempt.
Huxley closes the distance but Grecosaurus moves to the side

and Grecosaurus counters with a takedown into side control.
Grecosaurus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Huxley some visible discomfort.
Huxley sneaks back into half guard.
Grecosaurus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grecosaurus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Huxley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grecosaurus scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huxley wants to improve his position but Grecosaurus is controlling well.
Grecosaurus thows a huge punch but Huxley dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huxley wants to control but Grecosaurus is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Grecosaurus.
Huxley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huxley.
Huxley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grecosaurus!
Grecosaurus working to try and regain half guard.
Huxley misses with some ground and pound and Grecosaurus recovers position to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huxley misses with a head shot. Grecosaurus uses the momentum to regain guard.
Huxley wants to pass the guard but Grecosaurus is keeping the position.
Huxley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Huxley looking to sit in guard and control but Grecosaurus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grecosaurus tries to free his leg and advance position but Huxley is retaining full guard.
Grecosaurus distracts Huxley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Huxley is looking for a triangle but Grecosaurus pushes his legs off easily.
Grecosaurus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huxley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grecosaurus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Huxley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Huxley is trying to keep Grecosaurus in close.
Grecosaurus tries to free his leg and advance position but Huxley is retaining full guard.
Huxley pulls Grecosaurus in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grecosaurus throws and elbow that misses. Huxley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grecosaurus's guard. Nice move by Huxley!
Huxley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Huxley throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Huxley cracks Grecosaurus with a big right hand but Grecosaurus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Huxley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Grecosaurus tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Grecosaurus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grecosaurus 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Grecosaurus!