PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Crackhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Crackhead
vs
Grabowski

192 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
234 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Crackhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crackhead is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grabowski.
Crackhead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grabowski.
Grabowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crackhead avoids it really well and circles away.
Damian Grabowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crackhead looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grabowski is fending him off so far but Crackhead persists. Nope, Grabowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Grabowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Crackhead, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grabowski avoids the head kick by Crackhead.
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!
Crackhead throws a head kick that misses.
Grabowski scores with a hook to the body. Crackhead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Grabowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Crackhead tries to buck Grabowski off but Grabowski is having none of it.
Grabowski happy to just control the position for now.
Crackhead is not content to let Grabowski control the position.
Grabowski working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crackhead is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Crackhead's face as Grabowski controls the position.
Grabowski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Crackhead is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crackhead tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grabowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grabowski trying to control the position but Crackhead is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Grabowski decides to stand back up.

Grabowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crackhead tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grabowski is in Crackhead's guard.
Crackhead preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crackhead working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grabowski.

Crackhead is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grabowski is aware though and is defending well.
Crackhead is breathing heavily.
Grabowski throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Crackhead has his foot on Grabowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grabowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Grabowski is working Crackhead over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grabowski looking to pass the guard.
Grabowski wanted to stand there but Crackhead had control of the position.
Crackhead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grabowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grabowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crackhead. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grabowski is looking to stand up but Crackhead won't let him.
Crackhead manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grabowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Crackhead wants to control from the top but Grabowski keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Josh Crackhead.

Grabowski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grabowski wants to pass the guard but Crackhead is defending well.
Crackhead is trying to maintain the position but Grabowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Crackhead is refusing to be controlled, as Grabowski sits in half guard.
Crackhead tries to get to full guard but Grabowski has control of the leg.
Crackhead is trying to maintain the position but Grabowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Grabowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Damian Grabowski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Grabowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crackhead sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Crackhead with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Crackhead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grabowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Grabowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crackhead is trying to defend but Grabowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Crackhead looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crackhead tries to kick Grabowski off but Grabowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grabowski is keen to just control but Crackhead is a slippery customer.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski throwing shots but Crackhead is blocking nicely.
Crackhead avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grabowski.
Crackhead tries to roll over but Grabowski keeps him under control.
Grabowski wants to take a breather but Crackhead is having none of it.
Crackhead keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grabowski tries to pass to full mount but Crackhead defends it.

Crackhead looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grabowski wants to take a breather but Crackhead is having none of it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski throwing shots but Crackhead is blocking nicely.
Crackhead throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Grabowski is trying to control. Crackhead wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Damian Grabowski.
Grabowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Crackhead. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Grabowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Grabowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crackhead struggling a bit here.
Crackhead is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Grabowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crackhead keeps working.
Crackhead sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski blocks the strikes from Crackhead.
Grabowski not doing much here.
Crackhead punching from the bottom.
Grabowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crackhead's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grabowski connects with a nice short shot to Crackhead's temple.
Crackhead wants to get back to his feet.
Crackhead blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grabowski.
Crackhead slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grabowski postures up in Crackhead's guard and throws a big left but Crackhead blocks it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crackhead is keeping the position for now.
Grabowski landing with the ground and pound.
Crackhead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crackhead keeping moving, preventing Grabowski from controlling successfully.

Grabowski stands up from Crackhead's guard - Grabowski perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grabowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crackhead counters with a one-two to the body.

Grabowski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crackhead!
Crackhead tries to improve position but can't.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crackhead is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Crackhead prevents Grabowski from moving into mount.
Grabowski tries to stand but Crackhead is controlling his head.
Crackhead sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Crackhead moves into full guard.
Grabowski stopping the sweep attempt from Crackhead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grabowski content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Grabowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grabowski.
No luck for Grabowski with that takedown attempt.

Grabowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Crackhead tries to improve position but can't.
Grabowski is looking to take a break and control but Crackhead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crackhead is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grabowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Crackhead trying to control here.
Grabowski is breathing heavily.
Crackhead is pressing down on Grabowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crackhead lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grabowski!
Crackhead trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crackhead controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski is working to get back to half guard.
Grabowski wants to hold on but Crackhead pushes him away.

Crackhead gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Grabowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crackhead.
Crackhead closes the distance and clinches up with Grabowski, looking for a takedown. Crackhead pushes Grabowski against the ropes but Grabowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crackhead counters with a stiff right hand.
Crackhead tries to land a leg kick but Grabowski saw it coming and moves away.

Crackhead shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grabowski is trying to defend but Crackhead finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Crackhead is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grabowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crackhead wants to stand but Grabowski has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crackhead is trying to control the action in half guard but Grabowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crackhead stops Grabowski from getting back to his feet.
Grabowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crackhead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grabowski keeps working.

Crackhead is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grabowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crackhead.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Crackhead is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grabowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crackhead.
Crackhead missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crackhead not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crackhead seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Crackhead decides to stand up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Grabowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Crackhead which made him look bad.
Josh Crackhead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Grabowski.
Crackhead fails with an attempt to clinch.

Grabowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grabowski showed some decent athleticism there.
Grabowski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Grabowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crackhead is looking to escape.
Grabowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crackhead haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crackhead wants to control but Grabowski is having none of it.
Crackhead is squirming around, avoiding Grabowski's attempts to control the action.
Crackhead is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grabowski tries to control but Crackhead wriggling away.
Crackhead tries to reverse the position but Grabowski maintains control.
Crackhead regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grabowski trying to control the action but Crackhead is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Damian Grabowski hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Crackhead has a takedown stuffed.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Grabowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crackhead did well to prevent Grabowski getting side control.
Crackhead is not content to let Grabowski control the position.
Crackhead is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grabowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grabowski's back!

Crackhead looking for the choke from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Crackhead has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Grabowski is defending well but eventually Crackhead manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Grabowski has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josh Crackhead!