PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gregorius Millrapids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Blacksmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Millrapids comes to the cage accompanied by Paint It Black- The Rolling Stones. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Millrapids
vs
Blacksmith

180 cm
27
193 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

183 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gregorius Millrapids!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Blacksmith!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millrapids defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blacksmith.
Blacksmith tries to clinch but Millrapids is having none of it.

Millrapids has taken the fight to the clinch.

Millrapids breaks the clinch.
Millrapids throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Millrapids as he connects with a hook.
Millrapids throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Millrapids blocks a low kick nicely.
A left lands for Millrapids.
Millrapids keeps the fight on the outside.
Blacksmith tries for a takedown but Millrapids sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Millrapids scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Frank Blacksmith has been cut.
Millrapids swats away the attempt to clinch by Blacksmith.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blacksmith.
Gregorius Millrapids has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Blacksmith.

Millrapids has closed the distance and engaged Blacksmith in a clinch.

Millrapids breaks from the clinch.
Millrapids keeps the fight on the outside.
Millrapids throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Millrapids lands a high kick!
Millrapids fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blacksmith takes a swing at Millrapids's ribcage but misses.
Millrapids misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blacksmith tries to clinch up but Millrapids circles away and keeps his distance.
Millrapids throws a nice looking combination but Blacksmith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gregorius Millrapids seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blacksmith wants to clinch

and Millrapids counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Millrapids.
Blacksmith trying to strike off his back.

Blacksmith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blacksmith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Millrapids is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blacksmith trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millrapids is looking to work some ground and pound but Blacksmith has wrist control.
Millrapids trying to control the position from guard on top but Blacksmith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Millrapids working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blacksmith keeping moving, preventing Millrapids from controlling successfully.
Millrapids wants to pass the guard but Blacksmith is keeping the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blacksmith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blacksmith fails with the takedown

and Millrapids counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Millrapids.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blacksmith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blacksmith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Millrapids smiles and moves away.
Blacksmith misses with a takedown

and Millrapids counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blacksmith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blacksmith looks gassed!
Blacksmith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blacksmith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Millrapids wants to control from the top but Blacksmith keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Millrapids with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blacksmith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millrapids is in close to Blacksmith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Millrapids is in close to Blacksmith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blacksmith controlling the position.
Blacksmith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Millrapids landing some decent shots from guard.
Millrapids working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blacksmith's head.
Millrapids lands a couple of digs.
Millrapids content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blacksmith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Millrapids trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregorius Millrapids dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Blacksmith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Blacksmith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Millrapids misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Millrapids moves into the clinch.

Millrapids's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blacksmith misses with a head kick.
Blacksmith shoots and misses

and Millrapids counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blacksmith won't be happy with that.
Blacksmith is not content to let Millrapids control the position.
Blacksmith on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Blacksmith wants to control but Millrapids postures up.
Blacksmith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blacksmith is breathing heavily.
Millrapids lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blacksmith can't do much from the bottom here.
Millrapids landing strikes.
Millrapids scores with a couple of short elbows.
Millrapids grinds an elbow into Blacksmith's temple.
Gregorius Millrapids overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Millrapids postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blacksmith wants to control but Millrapids postures up.
Blacksmith is trying to improve his position.
Millrapids working the body and head with strikes.
Blacksmith is trying to control Millrapids's posture but Millrapids avoids it.

Millrapids working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blacksmith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Millrapids's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blacksmith has hold of Millrapids's hands but Millrapids slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Millrapids looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Millrapids passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Blacksmith!
Blacksmith tries to reverse the position but Millrapids maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millrapids pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Millrapids pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Blacksmith wants to control but Millrapids is having none of it.

Millrapids moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blacksmith has worked his arm free - good work by Blacksmith!

Millrapids looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Millrapids looks up at the clock and then as Blacksmith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Millrapids smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blacksmith tries to bench press Millrapids off him but Millrapids keeps the position.
Blacksmith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Blacksmith throwing shots but Millrapids is blocking nicely.
Blacksmith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Millrapids controls his leg.

Blacksmith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Millrapids is just riding it out for now. Blacksmith eventually gives up the hold.

Millrapids kicks Blacksmith off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregorius Millrapids dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Blacksmith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Millrapids misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blacksmith tries to clinch up

and Millrapids counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blacksmith wants to get back to his feet.
Millrapids is just content to waste time from the top position. Blacksmith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Blacksmith keeping full guard, as Millrapids tries to pass.
Millrapids throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blacksmith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blacksmith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blacksmith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blacksmith trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blacksmith slips a jab and a cross from Millrapids.
Blacksmith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Millrapids misses.

Millrapids scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Millrapids working Blacksmith over with strikes.
Blacksmith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Blacksmith wants to control but Millrapids is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blacksmith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Millrapids.
Millrapids not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Millrapids throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blacksmith wants to improve his position but Millrapids is controlling well.
Millrapids thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Blacksmith moves into the clinch.
Blacksmith fails to pull guard.
Blacksmith is trying to break the clinch but Millrapids has him pressed against the cage.
Blacksmith tries to score a body lock takedown but Millrapids shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gregorius Millrapids has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Blacksmith.
Blacksmith jumps guard but Millrapids stands there with Blacksmith around his waist. Blacksmith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blacksmith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Millrapids breaks from the clinch.
Millrapids lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blacksmith circles away quickly and effectively.

Millrapids scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Blacksmith is trying to maintain the position but Millrapids is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Millrapids.
Millrapids throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blacksmith is trying to stand up here but Millrapids is controlling him well.
Blacksmith wants to improve his position but Millrapids is controlling well.
Millrapids lands with a punch from half guard.
Millrapids trying to control the pace.
Millrapids sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blacksmith defending well though.
Blacksmith wants to get back to full guard.
Blacksmith wants to control but Millrapids is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gregorius Millrapids is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Millrapids looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Blacksmith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Millrapids is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blacksmith is trying to keep Millrapids in close.
Blacksmith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blacksmith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Millrapids controls the pace.
Millrapids stops Blacksmith from standing up.

Millrapids drops back looking for a leg! Blacksmith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blacksmith manages to kick Millrapids off! Millrapids jumps back into Blacksmith's guard.
Frank Blacksmith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blacksmith lands a decent shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregorius Millrapids showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Millrapids has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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... Gregorius Millrapids!