PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Alard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Grygiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grygiel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sobota- Za damski h.... Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alard
vs
Grygiel

187 cm
32
187 lbs
12 - 16 - 0

187 cm
29
185 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Alard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Grygiel!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grygiel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alard but Alard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grygiel lands a jab to Alard's midsection.
Grygiel has a takedown stuffed.
Grygiel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aaron Alard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Grygiel.
Grygiel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Artur Grygiel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grygiel doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Alard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alard sitting in guard here, content to control.
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!
Alard trying to control but Grygiel is working from the bottom.
Alard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grygiel looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grygiel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alard.
Alard fails to land with a series of punches.

Grygiel pushes Alard up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Grygiel's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Alard wants the takedown. Grygiel is fighting it off but Alard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Grygiel's guard against the cage.
Alard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alard trying to control the position from guard on top but Grygiel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel controls Alard momentarily but Alard frees himself.
Alard wants to control from the top but Grygiel keeps moving.
Grygiel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Grygiel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grygiel.

Alard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grygiel is trying to defend but Alard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grygiel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel won't allow Alard to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Grygiel is defending against the submission attempts here by Alard.
Grygiel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alard wants to pass to mount but Grygiel is defending the position.
Alard is keen to just control but Grygiel is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alard moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Grygiel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Alard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grygiel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Alard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Alard tries for a takedown but Grygiel circles away easily
and Grygiel counters with a stiff right hand.
Grygiel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alard.
A jab lands there for Grygiel.
Grygiel shoots in looking for a takedown but Alard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grygiel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grygiel misses with a double jab.

Alard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alard trying to control but Grygiel is working from the bottom.
Alard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grygiel's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grygiel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alard is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grygiel being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alard trying to control but Grygiel is working from the bottom.
Grygiel is looking to stand up but Alard isn't so interested in that idea.
Alard slips nicely into half guard.
Grygiel pushes Alard off looking to stand but Alard dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grygiel is trying to maintain the position but Alard is very close to passing his half guard.
Alard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Alard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Grygiel is defending against the submission attempts here by Alard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alard throwing shots but Grygiel is blocking nicely.
Alard controlling the action here.

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

Alard is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel is staying active underneath Alard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alard is looking to pass Grygiel's guard but actually Grygiel recovers to full guard.
Alard wants to control from the top but Grygiel keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grygiel is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Alard dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Grygiel swinging wildly here.
Grygiel misses with a two punch combination.
Grygiel connects with a looping right hand.
Artur Grygiel seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Alard shoots in and bounces Grygiel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grygiel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alard wants to control from the top but Grygiel keeps moving.
Alard passes Grygiel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alard is looking to stall here but Grygiel recovers full guard.
Grygiel being controlled here, momentarily.

Alard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grygiel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grygiel has escaped and now he's on top!
Alard looking to control but Grygiel passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alard trying to hold on to Grygiel's head to control him but Grygiel postures up.
Alard wants to get back to full guard.
Alard trying to hold on to Grygiel's head to control him but Grygiel postures up.
Alard wants to improve his position but Grygiel is controlling well.

Alard actively working from the bottom here.
Alard wants to control but Grygiel is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Grygiel stands up from half guard.
Grygiel is looking to clinch but Alard is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grygiel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grygiel.
A punch combination from Grygiel misses.
Grygiel falls off balance throwing a combination

and Alard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Grygiel!
Alard wants to control the pace but Grygiel is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Alard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grygiel is trying desperately to improve position.

Alard jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grygiel manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel is pushing Alard's head away, looking to escape. Alard manages to hold on to the position though.
Alard just content to control the position.

Alard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grygiel, who protects the arm well.
Artur Grygiel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Alard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Alard tries for a kimura but Grygiel is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grygiel misses with a strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Alard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Alard!