PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hach Tryukach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Grifht (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.

Tryukach
vs
Grifht

188 cm
25
224 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 St Petersburg, Hach Tryukach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Forrest Grifht!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tryukach is defended easily by Grifht.
Grifht jabs Tryukach to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Tryukach is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grifht's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Tryukach is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grifht sees it coming and defends easily.
Tryukach working the head and body with strikes.
Grifht has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tryukach is working away from the top position though.
Grifht missing with punches from the bottom.

Grifht is defending against the submission attempts here by Tryukach.
Grifht is pressing down on Tryukach's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tryukach gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Grifht misses with a takedown attempt

and Tryukach counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Grifht is working an open guard so Tryukach takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Grifht shoots and misses

and Tryukach counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Grifht looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grifht is trying to stand.
Tryukach takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tryukach slips a nice elbow through Grifht's hands, connecting with Grifht's forehead.

Grifht is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Tryukach has latched onto it... Big trouble! Tryukach pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Grifht is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Tryukach!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hach Tryukach!