PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ascension Bjj Expert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Grimwald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimwald comes into a darkened arena with his song building. NoMeansNo - Mr. In Between kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ascension Bjj Expert has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bjj Expert
vs
Grimwald

170 cm
36
155 lbs
18 - 17 - 1

173 cm
25
163 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ascension Bjj Expert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustav Grimwald!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimwald lands with a kick to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimwald. Bjj Expert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjj Expert gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grimwald counters with a thumping low kick.

Bjj Expert closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grimwald did well to prevent Bjj Expert getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjj Expert with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bjj Expert wants to take a breather but Grimwald is having none of it.
Grimwald has his hands clasped together around Bjj Expert's back. He's all about the action.
Bjj Expert takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grimwald felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bjj Expert trying to control from half guard but Grimwald is working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ascension Bjj Expert just wasn't active enough.
Grimwald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bjj Expert in his tracks.

It looks like Ascension Bjj Expert has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj Expert fails with the takedown.
Gustav Grimwald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjj Expert wants to clinch.
Grimwald lands a glancing blow to the side of Bjj Expert's head.
Grimwald lands a nice hook to Bjj Expert's body. Bjj Expert takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bjj Expert has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bjj Expert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grimwald sprawls well. Grimwald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bjj Expert gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ascension Bjj Expert. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grimwald throws a lazy uppercut

and Bjj Expert decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grimwald's guard.
Grimwald pulls Bjj Expert in to control the position.
Grimwald keeping moving, preventing Bjj Expert from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimwald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bjj Expert wants to pass the guard but Grimwald is keeping the position.
Grimwald keeping moving, preventing Bjj Expert from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bjj Expert is really struggling to control Grimwald but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ascension Bjj Expert.
Bjj Expert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grimwald sprawls well. Grimwald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bjj Expert gets slowly back to his feet.
Bjj Expert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Bjj Expert with that takedown attempt.
A big right from Grimwald misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimwald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjj Expert was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimwald.
Grimwald thuds a left hand into Bjj Expert's body.
Bjj Expert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grimwald sprawls well. Grimwald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bjj Expert gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Grimwald. No joy for Bjj Expert on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimwald scores with a hook.
Bjj Expert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Grimwald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ascension Bjj Expert's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Grimwald throws a leg kick that misses.
Bjj Expert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grimwald's waist but Grimwald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bjj Expert off to one side.
Grimwald thuds his right hand into Bjj Expert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bjj Expert moves out of range of the body kick.
Bjj Expert ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Grimwald - that will leave a mark!
Bjj Expert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjj Expert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimwald.
Grimwald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjj Expert was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimwald.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimwald scores with a hook.
Bjj Expert gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grimwald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grimwald misses with a body shot.
Bjj Expert scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bjj Expert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grimwald as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ascension Bjj Expert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimwald jabs Bjj Expert to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grimwald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bjj Expert.
Grimwald misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald lands a head shot.
Bjj Expert throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimwald.
Grimwald lands with a nice combination. Bjj Expert backs away looking to recover.

Bjj Expert is rocked!
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!
Bjj Expert shoots for a double leg takedown but Grimwald sprawls well. He's pushed Bjj Expert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oh Bjj Expert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grimwald feints a jab and as Bjj Expert dips his head, Grimwald unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Bjj Expert right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Bjj Expert falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Grimwald smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gustav Grimwald!
An out of breath Gustav Grimwald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.