PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ade Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Grygiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grygiel has chosen Sobota- Za damski h... as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Winner
vs
Grygiel

191 cm
25
189 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

187 cm
28
185 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

TGC WEAR

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 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ade Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Grygiel!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner shoots in but Grygiel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grygiel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grygiel looks to land a combination. Winner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No luck for Winner with that takedown attempt.
Grygiel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ade Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Grygiel - just one landing.
Winner has a takedown stuffed.
Artur Grygiel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winner with a poor takedown
and Grygiel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grygiel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grygiel wants it to stay on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Winner gets caught napping as Grygiel dives in and scores a takedown. Winner manages to retain guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Winner wants to sweep but no luck.
Winner has his hands on Grygiel's head, controlling the position.
Grygiel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grygiel lands a couple of elbows.
Grygiel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Winner wants to get back to his feet but Grygiel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grygiel tries to free his leg and advance position but Winner is retaining full guard.
Grygiel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winner keeping moving, preventing Grygiel from controlling successfully.
Grygiel throwing strikes from guard but Winner blocks nicely.

Winner scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Grygiel misses with a two punch combination.
Grygiel leaves Winner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Winner shoots in for a takedown but Grygiel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel leaves Winner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Winner is breathing heavily.
Grygiel fails to land the takedown.
Grygiel throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grygiel.
Grygiel stuffs the takedown attempt from Winner. Winner gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Grygiel has managed to clinch.

Winner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Grygiel can't fight it off and eventually Winner manages to take the fight to the floor. Grygiel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Winner stopping the sweep attempt from Grygiel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner advances to half guard.
Grygiel is trying to control but can't.
Grygiel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Winner trying to control but Grygiel is working from the bottom.
Winner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Grygiel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winner trying to control but Grygiel is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grygiel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winner's guard.
Winner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Winner tries to get out of the position.
Grygiel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Winner has his feet on Grygiel's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Winner shoots in and bounces Grygiel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grygiel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Winner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Winner being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winner wants to pass the guard but Grygiel is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grygiel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Grygiel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Winner shoots for a double leg takedown but Grygiel sprawls well. He's pushed Winner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grygiel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grygiel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Winner dives in and scores a takedown into Grygiel's guard.
Winner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grygiel is keeping the position for now.
Winner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winner trying to move into half guard but instead Grygiel has managed to sweep!

Winner wriggles free and stands up.
Grygiel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grygiel wants to clinch.
Winner shoots for a double leg takedown but Grygiel sprawls well. He's pushed Winner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grygiel throws a head kick but Winner moves out of range.
Winner slips a jab and a cross from Grygiel.
Grygiel closes the distance and clinches up with Winner, looking for a takedown. Grygiel pushes Winner against the cage but Winner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grygiel leaves Winner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ade Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grygiel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danga de danga de dang - Grygiel scores with a four punch combination!
Grygiel fails with a takedown attempt.
Grygiel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grygiel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Winner tries to avoid it but Grygiel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Winner to the ground. Winner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grygiel is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel shoots in for a double leg but Winner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grygiel throws a nice looking combination but Winner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winner swats away the attempt to clinch by Grygiel.
Winner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grygiel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winner somewhat.
Artur Grygiel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Winner shoots in and bounces Grygiel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Winner trying to control the position from guard on top but Grygiel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Winner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grygiel wants to sweep but no luck.
Grygiel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Winner stopping the sweep attempt from Grygiel.
Grygiel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winner manages to get himself to full guard.
Winner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grygiel is controlling him.
Grygiel wants to stand but Winner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner wants to stand and escape but Grygiel is having none of it.
Ade Winner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winner keeping moving, preventing Grygiel from controlling successfully.
Winner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grygiel is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Artur Grygiel was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Grygiel lunges at Winner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Winner's hand.
Grygiel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Winner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Grygiel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Grygiel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grygiel with a couple of short strikes.

Grygiel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Winner is surviving well by controlling Grygiel's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Grygiel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Winner with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Grygiel counter with a right hand.
Artur Grygiel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grygiel tries to clinch but Winner moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Winner or perhaps it was just good defense by Grygiel which made him look bad.
Winner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grygiel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winner somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ade Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grygiel but Grygiel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grygiel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Winner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Grygiel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Winner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grygiel wants to control from the top but Winner keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner has control of Grygiel's left arm, preventing Grygiel from doing any damage.

Grygiel drops back looking for a leg! Winner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Winner manages to kick Grygiel off! Grygiel jumps back into Winner's guard.
Winner wants to stand but Grygiel is controlling the position.
Grygiel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winner trying to keep a closed guard but Grygiel is proving a slippery customer.

Winner pushes Grygiel off and scrambles back to his feet.
Grygiel tries to close the distance and clinch but Winner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel lands with a cross.
Grygiel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grygiel lands a brutal head kick. Winner looks out on his feet and Grygiel throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Artur Grygiel!
Artur Grygiel made sure to mention his sponsor, TGC WEAR in his post fight interview.