PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artur Grygiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grygiel comes to the cage accompanied by Sobota- Za damski h.... Artur Grygiel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Grygiel
vs
Cain

187 cm
26
185 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

189 cm
24
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Grygiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Cain!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grygiel counters with a one-two to the body.
Cain misses with a low kick.
Grygiel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grygiel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cain counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cain!
Grygiel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cain.
Cain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Artur Grygiel has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Grygiel gets a clinch.

Cain is fighting off a takedown attempt but Grygiel is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cain to the mat. Cain regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Cain working for a triangle but Grygiel defends it easily.

Cain is working an open guard so Grygiel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grygiel swinging wildly here.
Cain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cain.
Some wild striking there from Cain.
Grygiel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grygiel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Artur Grygiel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cain scores with a head kick. Grygiel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cain throws a head kick but Grygiel moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain looks to clinch
and Grygiel counters with an outside leg kick.

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

Grygiel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cain regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cain wants to get back to his feet but Grygiel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Grygiel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cain lands with a right hand.
Cain throws a head kick that misses.
Cain connects with a body shot.
Cain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab by Cain.
Grygiel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cain lands a nice looking body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cain's head backwards.
Grygiel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Grygiel clinches up against the cage.

Cain breaks the clinch.
Cain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grygiel on the side of the head.
Grygiel throws a sloppy head kick and Cain moves out of range easily.
Grygiel thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Cain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cain.
Grygiel connects with a leg kick. Cain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grygiel.
Cain shoots in for a takedown but Grygiel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cain throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grygiel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Cain drops his hands momentarily and Grygiel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain loads up on a big right hand but Grygiel slips the punch.
Cain misses with a low kick.
Cain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grygiel was well out of range. Poor timing from Cain.
Cain swinging wildly here.
Cain throws a nice head kick!
Cain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cain throws an overhand right that lands on Grygiel's shoulder, as Grygiel tries to avoid the shot.
Grygiel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cain throws a nice looking combination but Grygiel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grygiel counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Cain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artur Grygiel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Grygiel blocks a head kick by Cain.
Cain throws a head kick but Grygiel moves out of range.
Grygiel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cain.
Grygiel misses with a few strikes there.
Grygiel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grygiel.
Grygiel misses with a two punch combination.
Cain throws a low kick but Grygiel moves out of range easily.
Grygiel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grygiel looks to land a combination. Cain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cain misses with a double jab.
Grygiel misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grygiel tries to close the distance and clinch but Cain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab by Grygiel.
Grygiel throws a right and a left that both miss.

Grygiel takes the fight into the clinch.

Grygiel breaks the clinch.
Cain throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Artur Grygiel's cut is getting worse.
Cain scores with a head kick. Grygiel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Eric Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grygiel throws a combination. Cain tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cain fails to land with a series of punches.
Cain shoots in for a double leg but Grygiel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cain is breathing heavily.
Grygiel scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A combination from Grygiel does no damage.
Cain misses with a low kick.
Grygiel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grygiel misses with a double jab.
Grygiel throws a low kick but Cain moves out of range easily.
Grygiel scores with a nice right hand.
Cain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grygiel with a hook.
Cain scores with a nice body kick.
Grygiel leaves Cain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain throws a sloppy head kick and Grygiel moves out of range easily.
Cain misses with a takedown
and Grygiel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Artur Grygiel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Cain.
Cain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eric Cain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cain misses with a combination
and Grygiel counters with a three punch combo that has Cain backing up. Cain nods at Grygiel to acknowledge the strikes.
Grygiel throws a right and a left that Cain avoids nicely.
Grygiel misses with a series of wild punches.
Cain misses the jab.
Cain tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Grygiel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Grygiel does no damage.
Cain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cain connects with an inside leg kick.
Grygiel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grygiel is out of range.
Cain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grygiel is out of range and Cain settles back down.
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!
Grygiel ducks right into an uppercut from Cain.
Cain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Grygiel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grygiel blocks a head kick by Cain.

Cain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Grygiel keeping full guard, as Cain tries to pass.
Grygiel keeping moving, preventing Cain from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Cain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Artur Grygiel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Grygiel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick from Cain lands but Grygiel takes it in his stride.
Cain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grygiel is fending him off so far but Cain persists. Nope, Grygiel circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cain. That's going to slow Grygiel down.
Cain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grygiel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grygiel tries to clinch but Cain moves out of range.
Cain misses with the body kick
and Grygiel counters with an outside leg kick.
Cain throws a leg kick
and Grygiel counters with a thumping low kick.
Cain connects with a high kick.
Cain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grygiel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grygiel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grygiel, right into the meat.

Grygiel clinches with his opponent.
Cain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grygiel.
Cain stops a takedown attempt from Grygiel.
Grygiel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grygiel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cain is trying to break the clinch but Grygiel is controlling him.
Cain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cain tries to pull guard but Grygiel won't allow it.
Cain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grygiel blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grygiel has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cain regains guard immediately.

Grygiel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Grygiel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cain tries to land a front kick but Grygiel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grygiel tries to bum rush Cain with a series of wild strikes but Cain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cain misses the shot to the body.
Cain scores with a leg kick.
Grygiel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cain tries to bum rush Grygiel with a series of wild strikes but Grygiel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grygiel moves out of range as Cain throws a body kick.
Cain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Grygiel to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cain gets a double leg takedown into Grygiel's guard.
Grygiel wants to get back to his feet but Cain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grygiel is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grygiel is looking to stand up but Cain isn't so interested in that idea.
Grygiel keeping moving, preventing Cain from controlling successfully.
Grygiel wants to stand up but Cain is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain throws a big right hand that misses.
Cain wants to control from the top but Grygiel keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cain stands and throws Grygiel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Artur Grygiel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cain is looking to take a break and control but Grygiel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grygiel, who protects the arm well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Cain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cain winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Cain!