PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaim Grymaunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Stomboli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Grymaunch might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Into The Battle - Ensifurm. Stomboli has chosen Volbeat - Pool of Booze as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Grymaunch
vs
Stomboli

196 cm
28
270 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

186 cm
19
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaim Grymaunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Stomboli!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stomboli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Jacob Stomboli has been cut.
Stomboli takes a swing at Grymaunch's ribcage but misses.
Stomboli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stomboli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stomboli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grymaunch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stomboli just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Grymaunch. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Grymaunch.
Grymaunch throws a right hand that Stomboli ducks under and follows up with a left that Stomboli also avoids with ease.
Stomboli tries to move into range but Grymaunch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grymaunch throws a series of punches but Stomboli moves out of range.
Stomboli throws a body punch but Grymaunch moves out of range.
Stomboli looks for the body kick but Grymaunch saw that one coming.
Grymaunch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Stomboli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Grymaunch takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grymaunch takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Grymaunch dodges the ground and pound from Stomboli.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grymaunch defending against the ground and pound.
Stomboli wants to control but Grymaunch is keeping him busy.
Stomboli lands a few punches from side control.
Stomboli throws an elbow but Grymaunch slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grymaunch regains half guard, as Stomboli was trying to land strikes.
Stomboli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stomboli throwing shots but Grymaunch is blocking nicely.
Grymaunch has hold of Stomboli's hands but Stomboli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomboli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stomboli controlling the action here.
Stomboli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stomboli is pressing down on Grymaunch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grymaunch is holding on for now.
Stomboli is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stomboli looking to finish Grymaunch with some ground and pound. This is bad for Grymaunch!
Stomboli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stomboli is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Grymaunch can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Stomboli in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stomboli trying to control but Grymaunch is having none of it.
Stomboli cracks Grymaunch with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Stomboli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacob Stomboli's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Grymaunch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stomboli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grymaunch.
Stomboli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grymaunch manages to avoid it.
Jaim Grymaunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stomboli misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Grymaunch misses.
Grymaunch with a poor takedown
and Stomboli counters with a left to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Grymaunch blocks the leg kick.
Grymaunch feints a jab promting Stomboli to slip. Grymaunch then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stomboli slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Grymaunch misses with a double jab
letting Stomboli counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stomboli misses with a wild body shot.
Grymaunch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grymaunch moves in looking to clinch but Stomboli pushes him off.
Grymaunch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Stomboli closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grymaunch's guard.
Stomboli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stomboli trying to control the position from guard on top but Grymaunch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stomboli lands a couple of elbows.
Stomboli pushes down on Grymaunch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grymaunch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stomboli.
Grymaunch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stomboli.
Grymaunch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stomboli.
Stomboli scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grymaunch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stomboli on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stomboli throws a strike but Grymaunch avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stomboli stands and throws Grymaunch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stomboli throws an elbow but Grymaunch slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stomboli tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stomboli lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stomboli working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomboli postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stomboli working the head and body with strikes.
Stomboli scoring with punches and elbows.
Stomboli lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stomboli working the ground and pound from side control.
Stomboli scores with punches from side control.
Stomboli working the head and body with strikes.
Stomboli lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Grymaunch down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stomboli working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stomboli trying to control the position but Grymaunch is working away.
Check out the look on Stomboli's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stomboli tries for a kimura but Grymaunch is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stomboli has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Stomboli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacob Stomboli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Stomboli lands an overhand right.
Grymaunch blocks the body kick.
Grymaunch throws a nice looking combination but Stomboli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stomboli lands a jab to Grymaunch's midsection.
Stomboli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grymaunch rather than just go for the knockout.
Stomboli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grymaunch was well out of range. Poor timing from Stomboli.
Stomboli tried to score with a low kick but Grymaunch checks it.
Grymaunch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Grymaunch gets caught flat footed, as Stomboli shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stomboli trying to control the position from guard on top but Grymaunch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grymaunch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stomboli controls the pace.
Stomboli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stomboli scoring with some ground and pound.
Stomboli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stomboli postures up in Grymaunch's guard and throws a big left but Grymaunch blocks it.
Stomboli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grymaunch's head.
Stomboli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stomboli advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stomboli is working Grymaunch over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stomboli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Stomboli is trying to get an arm triangle but Grymaunch is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stomboli grinds an elbow into Grymaunch's temple.
Stomboli landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grymaunch throws Stomboli to one side and escapes!
Grymaunch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stomboli scores with the left hand. Grymaunch knows he should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Grymaunch blocks the leg kick.
Stomboli dodges the punch combination from Grymaunch.
Stomboli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grymaunch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Stomboli drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stomboli passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stomboli moves into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stomboli with good strikes from the mount here!
Stomboli fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Grymaunch taking shots to the head.
Stomboli is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Grymaunch can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stomboli controlling from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stomboli scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Grymaunch?

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Stomboli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stomboli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Stomboli!